America’s most prestigious lawyers’ group is gathering in Toronto Monday, ironically to be greeted by an honour guard of redcoats from the War of 1812 in which American troops sacked the city.

“It's a good chance to work together despite political issues,” an American Bar Association official said of the meeting, expected to draw 1,700 people{ai:summary}America's leading lawyers' association will meet in Toronto on Monday, where they will be welcomed by a ceremonial guard of British soldiers from the War of 1812, a conflict that saw American forces capture the city. This gathering highlights an ironic historical connection between the two nations. #history

The redcoats are coming — but this time the Americans invited them

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