TREATY OF GHENT

SIGNING OF THE TREATY OF GHENT

The Treaty of Ghent ended the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain. Peace negotiations began in Ghent, Belgium,

starting in August of 1814. After four months of talks, the treaty was signed on December 24, 1814. The Senate unanimously ratified the

Treaty of Ghent on February 16, 1815.