How a Pig Almost Started a War Between America and Britain

Discover the fascinating story of how a pig almost started a war between America and Britain in this week of history video. Learn about this bizarre event and its impact on diplomatic relations between the two countries.
The Pig War of 1859 was a bizarre conflict between the United States and Britain, triggered by the shooting of a pig on San Juan Island. The pig, owned by a British farmer, wandered into an American farmer's garden and was shot. This led to a 12-year standoff as both nations deployed troops, but no actual fighting occurred. Diplomats eventually resolved the dispute, and the only casualty was the pig.