The treaty that ended the War of 1812 between the United States and Britain is the Treaty of Ghent. Signed on December 24, 1814, in Ghent, Belgium, the treaty effectively restored relations between the two nations to their pre-war status without addressing the underlying issues that had caused the conflict, such as maritime disputes and impressment of American sailors. Despite this, the treaty is often viewed as a diplomatic success for the United States. The news of the treaty arrived in the U.S. after the decisive American victory at the Battle of New Orleans, further bolstering national pride and identity.