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Fusilier Cooper
Part of the Leonaur Eyewitness to War Series, Fusilier Cooper is an account of John S. Cooper as he marches through the Peninsular Campaign and the Battle of New Orleans.
fusilier • cooper • leonaur • eyewitness to war • peninsular campaign
Part of the Leonaur Eyewitness to War Series, Fusilier Cooper is an account of John S. Cooper as he marches through the Peninsular Campaign and the Battle of New Orleans.
fusilier • cooper • leonaur • eyewitness to war • peninsular campaign
Jean Lafitte and Jean Lafitte National Historical Park
A brief bio of Jean Lafitte, the 19th century pirate who both terrorized and saved Louisiana; plus information on the park system named in his honor.
jean lafitte • national park • louisiana • war of 1812 • new orleans
A brief bio of Jean Lafitte, the 19th century pirate who both terrorized and saved Louisiana; plus information on the park system named in his honor.
jean lafitte • national park • louisiana • war of 1812 • new orleans
American Privateers: an Introduction
The war that demonstrated the superiority of privateers over naval ships was the American Revolution. This third article in a series examines the American privateers.
american privateers • privateers • philadelphia • baltimore • schooner
The war that demonstrated the superiority of privateers over naval ships was the American Revolution. This third article in a series examines the American privateers.
american privateers • privateers • philadelphia • baltimore • schooner
Andrew Jackson's Early Politics
Andrew Jackson was surely one of the most controversial of all of America's first Presidents. From a war hero to a frontier lawyer to President, his story is fascinating
andrew jackson • jacksonian democrats • battle of new orleans • whigs • prisoner of war
Andrew Jackson was surely one of the most controversial of all of America's first Presidents. From a war hero to a frontier lawyer to President, his story is fascinating
andrew jackson • jacksonian democrats • battle of new orleans • whigs • prisoner of war
Andrew Jackson--Great US President or Mass Murderer?
A brief history of Andrew Jackson and the impact his actions had on, ultimately, all Native Americans
president andrew jackson • andrew jackson • presidents • trail of tears • treaty of echota
A brief history of Andrew Jackson and the impact his actions had on, ultimately, all Native Americans
president andrew jackson • andrew jackson • presidents • trail of tears • treaty of echota
Indulgence for the Mind
A visit to New Orleans doesn't have to be <i>entirely</i> a sensual experience. There's plenty here to titillate the brain as well.
new orleans • mardi gras • jazz • musee conti • edgar degas
A visit to New Orleans doesn't have to be <i>entirely</i> a sensual experience. There's plenty here to titillate the brain as well.
new orleans • mardi gras • jazz • musee conti • edgar degas
Jean Laffite, Enigma and Legend
Six feet tall. Coal black hair. Piercing dark eyes. Clean-shaven with sideburns. Handsome. Benevolent and cool-headed. Frightful temper. Debonair. Chivalrous. Swashbuckler. Rogue. Enigma. This was Jean Laffite, a privateer who operated a vast smuggling network in and around New Orleans during the first two decades of the Nineteenth Century. Some called him pirate. Others called him friend. After the Battle of New Orleans in 1815, all called him hero.
jean laffite • jean lafitte • new orleans • william c. c. claiborne • battle of new orleans
Six feet tall. Coal black hair. Piercing dark eyes. Clean-shaven with sideburns. Handsome. Benevolent and cool-headed. Frightful temper. Debonair. Chivalrous. Swashbuckler. Rogue. Enigma. This was Jean Laffite, a privateer who operated a vast smuggling network in and around New Orleans during the first two decades of the Nineteenth Century. Some called him pirate. Others called him friend. After the Battle of New Orleans in 1815, all called him hero.
jean laffite • jean lafitte • new orleans • william c. c. claiborne • battle of new orleans
Who Was Jean Lafitte?
A look into the life and deeds of New Orleans' most colorful pirate.
jean lafitte • pirate • privateer • buccaneer • battle of new orleans
A look into the life and deeds of New Orleans' most colorful pirate.
jean lafitte • pirate • privateer • buccaneer • battle of new orleans
French Quarter Café Brûlot – The Big Easy Origin
Café Brûlot can also be made one at a time, perfect for you and a special guest. Or just you! Was the infamous Jean LaFitte involved in Café Brûlot's creation?
how to brew café brûlot • devils coffee recipe • new orleans coffee recipe • french quarter coffee recipe • jean lafitte
Café Brûlot can also be made one at a time, perfect for you and a special guest. Or just you! Was the infamous Jean LaFitte involved in Café Brûlot's creation?
how to brew café brûlot • devils coffee recipe • new orleans coffee recipe • french quarter coffee recipe • jean lafitte
The Life of Andrew Jackson
More than virtually any other previous President, Andrew Jackson was elected on the popular vote and as a result saw himself as the representative of the people.
the life of andrew jackson • old hickory • andrew jackson old hickory • andrew jackson's early years • andrew jackson south carolina
More than virtually any other previous President, Andrew Jackson was elected on the popular vote and as a result saw himself as the representative of the people.
the life of andrew jackson • old hickory • andrew jackson old hickory • andrew jackson's early years • andrew jackson south carolina
Billboard Hot 100 All-Time Top 10 Country Songs
Many of country music's greatest songs were missing from Billboard Magazine's 50th-anniverary list of All-Time Top Hot 100 Country Songs. This article explains why.
billboard hot 100 chart • billboard chart • country music crossover hits • country music hits • pop songs
Many of country music's greatest songs were missing from Billboard Magazine's 50th-anniverary list of All-Time Top Hot 100 Country Songs. This article explains why.
billboard hot 100 chart • billboard chart • country music crossover hits • country music hits • pop songs
The Last Battle Lost by USA on American Soil
Outside of Rostrevor in County Down in Northern Ireland, there is a 100-foot granite obelisk erected in memory of the last General to defeat American forces on US soil.
major general robert ross • battle of bladensburg • burning of washington • white house • dolley madison
Outside of Rostrevor in County Down in Northern Ireland, there is a 100-foot granite obelisk erected in memory of the last General to defeat American forces on US soil.
major general robert ross • battle of bladensburg • burning of washington • white house • dolley madison
Learning From a Forgotten War
Even though the United States was fortunate to earn a draw against Great Britain in the War of 1812, it showed what it could do ... and what it could have done.
forgotten wars • army • navy • lessons • british
Even though the United States was fortunate to earn a draw against Great Britain in the War of 1812, it showed what it could do ... and what it could have done.
forgotten wars • army • navy • lessons • british
National Society United States Daughters of 1812
Lineal descent from an ancestor who provided civil, military, or naval service to the U. S. during the War of 1812 provides the basis for membership in this society.
war of 1812 • lineage society • war service • patriotism • old ironsides
Lineal descent from an ancestor who provided civil, military, or naval service to the U. S. during the War of 1812 provides the basis for membership in this society.
war of 1812 • lineage society • war service • patriotism • old ironsides
Of The Black Belt
Mr. Brown returns to review another one of W.E.B. Du Bois's essay from his collection of "The Souls of Black Folk." Here Du Bois takes us on a historical journey of the South and what it was like for slaves and ex-slaves.
w.e.b. du bois • writing • black writers • south • harlem renaissance
Mr. Brown returns to review another one of W.E.B. Du Bois's essay from his collection of "The Souls of Black Folk." Here Du Bois takes us on a historical journey of the South and what it was like for slaves and ex-slaves.
w.e.b. du bois • writing • black writers • south • harlem renaissance
Patriotic Songs for the 4th of July
Need a few song ideas for the 4th of July or Veteran's Day? From marching bands to songs of freedom, plan a variety of musical entertainment for a patriotic celebration.
patriotic songs for the 4th of july • independence day celebration • patriotic music for veteran's day • patriotic country music • 4th of july classical music
Need a few song ideas for the 4th of July or Veteran's Day? From marching bands to songs of freedom, plan a variety of musical entertainment for a patriotic celebration.
patriotic songs for the 4th of july • independence day celebration • patriotic music for veteran's day • patriotic country music • 4th of july classical music
The Life of James Madison
Born in 1751, James Madison, the fourth President of the United States was brought up in Orange County, Virginia.
the life of james madison • james madison and the american constitution • federalist essays • henry clay • john c calhoun
Born in 1751, James Madison, the fourth President of the United States was brought up in Orange County, Virginia.
the life of james madison • james madison and the american constitution • federalist essays • henry clay • john c calhoun
United States invades Canada !
The War of 1812 was perhaps one of the most important events that shaped modern Canada.
war of 1812 • tecumseh • brock • canada • united states
The War of 1812 was perhaps one of the most important events that shaped modern Canada.
war of 1812 • tecumseh • brock • canada • united states
America's Warrior Presidents
While George Washington is the classic Warrior President, the history of the presidency is full of distinguished military men who exercised strong leadership.
american warrior presidents • generals as presidents • presidents with military background • how effective are generals as presidents • failed military presidents
While George Washington is the classic Warrior President, the history of the presidency is full of distinguished military men who exercised strong leadership.
american warrior presidents • generals as presidents • presidents with military background • how effective are generals as presidents • failed military presidents
Battle of Baton Rouge, August 1862
Louisiana was dominated by the North during most of the Civil War. What were the major events leading to the virtual loss of much of Louisiana to the Confederacy?
american civil war • battle • baton rouge • louisiana • new orleans
Louisiana was dominated by the North during most of the Civil War. What were the major events leading to the virtual loss of much of Louisiana to the Confederacy?
american civil war • battle • baton rouge • louisiana • new orleans
Early History of The Royal Marines
An overview of the early history of The Royal Marines, one of oldest and most respected elite fighting units in the British Armed Forces.
royal marines • seaborne • assault • water • sea
An overview of the early history of The Royal Marines, one of oldest and most respected elite fighting units in the British Armed Forces.
royal marines • seaborne • assault • water • sea
Marie Laveau: Voodoo Queen of New Orleans
Marie Laveau used manipulation, Catholic teachings, and the rituals of a mysterious religion to become the most powerful and influential voodoo queen in New Orleans.
marie laveau • voodoo • queen • gris-gris • new orleans
Marie Laveau used manipulation, Catholic teachings, and the rituals of a mysterious religion to become the most powerful and influential voodoo queen in New Orleans.
marie laveau • voodoo • queen • gris-gris • new orleans
Place d'Armes Hotel in New Orleans
Visitors looking for a moderately-priced hotel in New Orleans' French Quarter can find a hidden gem at the Place d'Armes.
hotel new orleans • hotel french quarter • hotel jackson square • place d'armes • place d' armes
Visitors looking for a moderately-priced hotel in New Orleans' French Quarter can find a hidden gem at the Place d'Armes.
hotel new orleans • hotel french quarter • hotel jackson square • place d'armes • place d' armes
Rachel Jackson
The second of four presidents who served without a First Lady was Andrew Jackson. He lost his wife, Rachel, several months before his 1829 inauguration.
andrew jackson • rachel jackson • u.s. presidents • lewis robards • 1828 presidential election
The second of four presidents who served without a First Lady was Andrew Jackson. He lost his wife, Rachel, several months before his 1829 inauguration.
andrew jackson • rachel jackson • u.s. presidents • lewis robards • 1828 presidential election
FOR THE RECORD: PRESIDENTS IN UNIFORM
Most of our Presidents have served in uniform, although only a few are remembered for their military exploits. This article explores the records of those who have served.
president • army • battles • revolutionary war • washington
Most of our Presidents have served in uniform, although only a few are remembered for their military exploits. This article explores the records of those who have served.
president • army • battles • revolutionary war • washington
HENRY CLAY: THE GREAT COMPROMISER, PART III
Henry Clay became the leader of the opposition to Jackson and the Democratic Party. In 1840, with his party almost guaranteed to win, he was denied the nomination. He got the nomination in 1844. While in the Senate, he crafted another Great Compomise which avoided armed conflict over the tariff issue and nullification.
clay • jackson • van buren • national republican • whig
Henry Clay became the leader of the opposition to Jackson and the Democratic Party. In 1840, with his party almost guaranteed to win, he was denied the nomination. He got the nomination in 1844. While in the Senate, he crafted another Great Compomise which avoided armed conflict over the tariff issue and nullification.
clay • jackson • van buren • national republican • whig
Notorious Pirate Havens - Part 2: Around the World
In a series exploring pirate havens, this article examines safe harbors located around the world, from those favored by the Barbary Corsairs to American havens frequented by pirates and privateers.
pirate havens • piracy • jean laffite • jean lafitte • barbary corsairs
In a series exploring pirate havens, this article examines safe harbors located around the world, from those favored by the Barbary Corsairs to American havens frequented by pirates and privateers.
pirate havens • piracy • jean laffite • jean lafitte • barbary corsairs
Part 2 Series: In Memory Of; The Souls of Black Folk
Continuing the review series (Part 2) of W.E.B. Du Bois collection of essays 1 of 5.
w.e.b. du bois • nichel anderson • nichel • anderson • harlem renaissance
Continuing the review series (Part 2) of W.E.B. Du Bois collection of essays 1 of 5.
w.e.b. du bois • nichel anderson • nichel • anderson • harlem renaissance
Part 2 Series: In Memory Of; The Souls of Black Folk
Continuing the review series (Part 2) of W.E.B. Du Bois collection of essays 1 of 5.
w.e.b. du bois • nichel anderson • nichel • anderson • harlem renaissance
Continuing the review series (Part 2) of W.E.B. Du Bois collection of essays 1 of 5.
w.e.b. du bois • nichel anderson • nichel • anderson • harlem renaissance
Part 2 Series: In Memory Of; The Souls of Black Folk
Continuing the review series (Part 2) of W.E.B. Du Bois collection of essays 1 of 5.
w.e.b. du bois • nichel anderson • nichel • anderson • harlem renaissance
Continuing the review series (Part 2) of W.E.B. Du Bois collection of essays 1 of 5.
w.e.b. du bois • nichel anderson • nichel • anderson • harlem renaissance
Part 2 Series: In Memory Of; The Souls of Black Folk
Continuing the review series (Part 2) of W.E.B. Du Bois collection of essays 1 of 5.
w.e.b. du bois • nichel anderson • nichel • anderson • harlem renaissance
Continuing the review series (Part 2) of W.E.B. Du Bois collection of essays 1 of 5.
w.e.b. du bois • nichel anderson • nichel • anderson • harlem renaissance
Part 2 Series: In Memory Of; The Souls of Black Folk
Continuing the review series (Part 2) of W.E.B. Du Bois collection of essays 1 of 5.
w.e.b. du bois • nichel anderson • nichel • anderson • harlem renaissance
Continuing the review series (Part 2) of W.E.B. Du Bois collection of essays 1 of 5.
w.e.b. du bois • nichel anderson • nichel • anderson • harlem renaissance
Part 2 Series: In Memory Of; The Souls of Black Folk
Continuing the review series (Part 2) of W.E.B. Du Bois collection of essays 1 of 5.
w.e.b. du bois • nichel anderson • nichel • anderson • harlem renaissance
Continuing the review series (Part 2) of W.E.B. Du Bois collection of essays 1 of 5.
w.e.b. du bois • nichel anderson • nichel • anderson • harlem renaissance
President William Henry Harrison
William Henry Harrison did not last long as President, but prior to that he was a war hero and one of America's most prolific politicians.
william henry harrison • northwest territory • john adams • indiana territory • martin van buren
William Henry Harrison did not last long as President, but prior to that he was a war hero and one of America's most prolific politicians.
william henry harrison • northwest territory • john adams • indiana territory • martin van buren
PRESIDENTIAL FEUDS, PART I
Although the most exclusive "club" in American politics, not all of those who have lived in the White House have gotten along with each other. In fact, some have engaged in famous feuds. In this article, we examine the first two of these, and it is interesting to note that both included an Adams, John and his son John Quincy.
adams • jefferson • jackson • president • election
Although the most exclusive "club" in American politics, not all of those who have lived in the White House have gotten along with each other. In fact, some have engaged in famous feuds. In this article, we examine the first two of these, and it is interesting to note that both included an Adams, John and his son John Quincy.
adams • jefferson • jackson • president • election
JAMES MONROE: THE LAST REVOLUTIONARY PRESIDENT, PART II
James Monroe had an eventful presidency, and left his mark on history with the Monroe Doctrine. He was also the third president to die on the 4th of July.
president • governor • elector • democratic-republican • federalist
James Monroe had an eventful presidency, and left his mark on history with the Monroe Doctrine. He was also the third president to die on the 4th of July.
president • governor • elector • democratic-republican • federalist
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