The Treaty of Ghent was signed on December 24, 1814, officially ending the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain. This agreement restored pre-war territorial boundaries and was crucial for re-establishing peace but did not address the issues that had led to the conflict, such as trade restrictions and impressments of American sailors. The treaty's signing took place in Ghent, Belgium, and while it did not resolve all grievances, it laid the groundwork for future U.S.-British relations, marking a turning point towards diplomatic engagement rather than military conflict between the two nations.