Author: Curtis Manning
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1503523802
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 318
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The Battle of New Orleans Reconsidered arose organically from the rich heritage of St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. The same land that was witness to the Battle of New Orleans would also spawn a unique and vibrant culture known for close-knit families, good food, refineries and the activities centered around the bountiful wetlands. Academic cultural offerings were rare when the Nunez History Lecture Series began in 2001. Some folks at Nunez Community College, the only institution of higher education in the Parish, decided to tell the stories of the people of St. Bernard and Louisiana, hoping that a handful of others might also be interested. After 14 seasons of over 100 lectures and an average attendance of over 100 people, the Lecture Series is still finding new stories to tell. A natural outgrowth of the Lecture Series was to feature a more detailed treatment of the second most important historical event in St. Bernard Parish history, the Battle of New Orleans. And the College was the natural place since the battlefield was in sight of the campus on a clear day. However, the plans for the first Symposium were delayed by a few years when the most important historical event in St. Bernard Parish history, Hurricane Katrina, left six feet of water across the Nunez campus and up to seventeen feet of water across the rest of the Parish. By January of 2013, the first Battle of New Orleans Historical Symposium was held at the College, with the audience likely sitting in the exact spot that soldiers mustered for the Battle. Once the Symposium became established and successful, the only nagging problem was the ephemeral nature of the knowledge being created. With some of the most passionate and knowledgeable speakers in the nation, it just seemed natural to expand and preserve the great information being presented. So in a labor of love, many of the top lecturers agreed to put pen to paper and tell the story of the Battle of New Orleans in greater detail. The result is The Battle of New Orleans Reconsidered
Author: Laura Lyons McLemore
Publisher: LSU Press
ISBN: 0807164674
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 250
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The Battle of New Orleans proved a critical victory for the United States, a young nation defending its nascent borders, but over the past two hundred years, myths have obscured the facts about the conflict. In The Battle of New Orleans in History and Memory, distinguished experts in military, social, art, and music history sift the real from the remembered, illuminating the battle’s lasting significance across multiple disciplines. Laura Lyons McLemore sets the stage by reviewing the origins of the War of 1812, followed by essays that explore how history and memory intermingle. Donald R. Hickey examines leading myths found in the collective memory—some, embellishments originating with actual participants, and others invented out of whole cloth. Other essayists focus on specific figures: Mark R. Cheathem explores how Andrew Jackson’s sensational reputation derived from contemporary anecdotes and was perpetuated by respected historians, and Leslie Gregory Gruesbeck considers the role visual imagery played in popular perception and public memory of battle hero Jackson. Other contributors unpack the broad social and historical significance of the battle, from Gene Allen Smith’s analysis of black participation in the War of 1812 and the subsequent worsening of American racial relations, to Blake Dunnavent’s examination of leadership lessons from the war that can benefit the U.S. military today. Paul Gelpi makes the case that the Creole Battalion d’Orleans became protectors of American liberty in the course of defending New Orleans from the British. Examining the European context, Alexander Mikaberidze shows that America’s second conflict with Britain was more complex than many realize or remember. Joseph F. Stoltz III illustrates how commemorations of the battle, from memorials to schoolbooks, were employed over the years to promote various civic and social goals. Finally, Tracey E. W. Laird analyzes variations of the tune “The Battle of New Orleans,” revealing how it has come to epitomize the battle in the collective memory.
Author: Joseph F. Stoltz III
Publisher: JHU Press
ISBN: 1421423022
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 193
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Introduction: "a correct remembrance of great events"--"By the eternal, they shall not sleep on our soil:" the New Orleans Campaign -- "Half a horse and half an alligator:" the Battle of New Orleans in the Era of Good Feelings -- "Under the command of a plain Republican--an American Cincinnatus:" the Battle of New Orleans in the Age of Jefferson -- "The union must and shall be preserved:" the Battle of New Orleans and the American Civil War -- "True daughters of the war:" the Battle of New Orleans at 100 -- "Not pirate ... privateer:" the Battle of New Orleans and mid-20th century popular culture -- "Tourism whetted by the celebration:" the Battle of New Orleans in the 20th century -- A "rustic and factual" appearance: the Battle of New Orleans at 200 -- Closing: "what is past is prologue
Author: United States. Battle of New Orleans Sesquicentennial Celebration Commission
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Battle of New Orleans
Languages : en
Pages : 184
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Author: Zachary F Smith
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781501005459
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 140
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Had it not been for these hostile acts of the British there would have been no War of 1812. Had they continued to treat the young republic with the justice and liberality to which they agreed in fixing its western boundary in the treaty of 1783, no matter what their motive may have been, there would have been no cause for war between the two countries.
Author: Stanley Clisby Arthur
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : New Orleans (La.), Battle of, 1815
Languages : en
Pages : 278
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Author: Stanley Clisby Arthur
Publisher: Cornerstone Book Publishers
ISBN: 9781613422656
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 268
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The final battle of the War of 1812 was fought in January of 1815, after the war had actually ended. It was fought in an open ground between the Mississippi River and swamp land outside of New Orleans. It was a decisive American victory and can be credited with propelling the military leader of the battle, Andrew Jackson, into the White House. Here is the amazing and legendary story of the Battle of New Orleans as told by by journalist and lover of New Orleans, Stanley Clisby Arthur. Photographic reproduction of the 1915 battle centennial celebration edition.
Author: Z. F. Smith
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781519677976
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 160
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There are countless examples of battles that take place in wars after a peace treaty is signed. The last battle of the Civil War was a skirmish in Texas that Confederate forces won, nearly a month after Lee's surrender at Appomattox. But it's certainly rare for the most famous battle of a war to take place after the peace treaty is signed. Luckily for Andrew Jackson, the War of 1812 was that unique exception. Less than a year after his victory in the Battle of Horseshoe Creek, Jackson led his forces into a more important battle at the Battle of New Orleans. The British hoped to grab as much of the land on the western frontier as they could, especially New Orleans, which had a prominent position on the Mississippi River for trading. With more than 8,000 soldiers aboard a British fleet sailing in from Jamaica in early January 1815, the attack on New Orleans promised to be a significant one, while Jackson's men defended New Orleans with about half that number. This went on despite the fact that the two sides had signed the Treaty of Ghent on Christmas Eve 1814, which was supposed to end the war. However, the slow nature of bringing news from England to America ensured that the battle would take place anyway.
Author: Jane Lucas De Grummond
Publisher: Legacy Publishing (GA)
ISBN:
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 520
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Author: History Encounters
Publisher:
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Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 0
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History Encounters unearths the greatest stories with the major events from Battle of New Orleans to expand reader horizons for readers to be best informed. The Battle of New Orleans was fought as the climax of the British's Gulf Campaign between Britain and the United States of America on January 8, 1815. The conflict began five months earlier than the War of 1812 when the United States and its indigenous allies fought against the United Kingdom and its allies who were trying to recolonize the country. Brevet Major General Andrew Jackson led his troops to a triumphant victory. The United States victory at the Battle of New Orleans is noted in history as a symbol of American democracy and the end of old-fashioned European ideas about aristocracy and entitlement. The Battle of Orleans was the last armed engagement between the two warring nations. Learning about history will keep you perceptive and make sure to not repeat mistakes that others made in the past. The different stories in this series will show the readers that history should not just be seen from one perspective, but from the different eyes of the groups of people involved. You never know, you might finally understand their choices, their actions and their reactions. In this historical series, you will discover: The history of different countries and cultures The inner workings of major historical turning points in different countries. Different perspectives of major events in history The reasons behind different wars or battles throughout history These historical series are for anyone who wants to learn fun, exciting and influential facts of what happened years before their time. Do you want to learn history through a multitude of different eyes?
