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Laura Secord, a celebrated heroine of the War of 1812 and a renowned figure in Canadian history, left her home on June 22, 1813, to warn the British of an impending American attack on Beaver Dams. Traveling alone for over 30 kilometers behind enemy lines on a dangerous mission, she struggled to reach the De Cew farmhouse, where she informed Lieutenant Fitzgibbon of the American plan. Later in the 19th century, a first generation of women historians championed her courageous deed in order to uncover and popularize women's contributions to the history of Canada.
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