Who was president of the united states during the war in 1812

The president during 1812 was James Madison, his presidential term was 1809 to 1817.

James Madison was the president during the war of 1812.

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explanation:

"despite progress in the war, lincoln and most political pundits were convinced that he would lose his bid for reelection in 1864. the country was war weary and the democratic party's nominee, george mcclellan, was likely to negotiate a peace treaty with the confederacy if elected." - loc.gov