The Pig War: How a Pig Almost Started a War Between the US and Britain
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In 1859, tensions between the United States and the British Empire nearly erupted into war over a pig on San Juan Island. Discover the bizarre story of the Pig War, the twelve-year standoff, and how a German Kaiser ultimately settled the US-Canada border dispute. Chapters: 00:00 The Pig War 00:13 Bloodless Standoff 00:29 Ambiguous Treaty 00:45 Divided Island 01:01 The Fatal Decision 01:17 Settlers Call for Troops 01:33 British Naval Response 01:49 Naval Response 02:05 Brink of War 02:21 Joint Occupation 02:37 Peaceful Standoff 02:53 Celebrating Apart, Living Together 03:09 The Bloodless Standoff 03:25 The German Judge 03:41 Peace at Last 03:57 A Line That Endures
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