History shows annexing Canada doomed enterprise

March 20, 2025 @ 9:00 amPieces of the Past, Walkerton Herald-Times

photo is Period tintype, Sue Allison, Shallow Lake)
Ready to defend his country from Fenian invaders, Private Absalom G. Allison (far right) served with militia volunteers from Brighton, Canada West. (Period tintype, Sue Allison, Shallow Lake). (photo is Period tintype, Sue Allison, Shallow Lake)
John C. Carter Bruce County Historical Society BRUCE COUNTY – You’ve heard of President Trump calling for annexing Canada as the 51 st state. As a historian, I can tell you that any such attempt is doomed to failure. Over and over, Canadians have driven off American invaders. For starters, take the War of 1812.…
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