"Although it has never been officially declared, the national sport of Canada is popularly believed to be lacrosse, a game first played by North American Indians. But no official recognition could ever make lacrosse as popular in Canada as the game Canadians love most: ice hockey."

"Lacrosse was first declared the National Game of Canada in 1859. Although the original government records have never been located, hundreds of references cite this event, from renowned encyclopediae, books on Canada's history, government communications and educational textbooks to newspaper and other media accounts dating back in history. One such reference occurs in Scribner's Monthly, Volume 14, May-October 1877. 'The game of Lacrosse, which was adopted as the national game of Canada on the 1st of July, 1859, the first Dominion Day...'. The game of Lacrosse was granted this status in the 1800s, not merely because of its popularity or economics, but because it has made significant and lasting contributions to the history and development of this nation, its people, and the sport community. Indeed, Lacrosse is known as Canada's National Game throughout the world."

No one: "The War of 1812 is one of the forgotten wars of the United States. The war lasted for over two years, and while it ended much like it started; in stalemate; it was in fact a war that once and for all confirmed American Independence. The offensive actions of the United States failed in every attempt to capture Canada. On the other hand, the British army was successfully stopped when it attempted to capture Baltimore and New Orleans."

"The White House represents the executive branch. Every president except George Washington lived here (but Washington chose the site). Designed by Irishman James Hoban, the building was burned by the British in 1814. Rebuilt and painted white to cover the burn marks, it gained the name of the White House."

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