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What was the role of the Constitution in the War of 1812?

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In the War of 1812, serving as flagship for Isaac Hull , The Constitution won a battle with the British vessel Guerrière on Aug. 19, 1812, and under the command of William Bainbridge it defeated the Java on Dec. 29, 1812.

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