27 May 1813 Posted on May 26, 2013 by Staff During the War of 1812 American forces capture Fort George in Canada. Famous Words of Inspiration..."America is not like a blanket: one piece of unbroken cloth, the same color, the same texture, the same size. America is more like a quilt: many patches, many pieces, many colors, many sizes, all woven and held together by a common thread." Jesse Jackson — Click here for more from Jesse Jackson Related posts: 20 May 1813 30 August 1813 19 October 1813