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An Unlikely Army of Militia and Pirates Shocked the World by Defeating the British Army at the Battle of New Orleans
When Andrew Jackson arrived in New Orleans in winter 1814, diplomats were already negotiating peace. But neither the ...
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A historic anniversary: The Battle of New Orleans
On Jan. 8, we celebrate the anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans, which ended the War of 1812 with the British. That war ...
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The Battle of New Orleans: A Meaningful Victory
The Battle of New Orleans: A Meaningful Victory explores how the British misjudged their opponent and miscalculated the complexities of the battle ground. It also describes why the multi-cultural ...
Time1mon
THE SOUTH: The Battle of New Orleans
New Orleans seemed ready to return to the U.S. The battle of New Orleans last week was fought both on the streets and in the courts. Methodically, relentlessly, the courts tore down segregation ...
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How Joan of Arc turned the tide in the Hundred Years’ War
Sketch of a SaintThe only image of Joan made in her lifetime is this drawing produced by a secretary of the Paris Supreme Court in May 1429 following the lifting of the siege of Orléans.
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Mixed-race Joan of Arc draws abuse from French far-right
Joan of Arc is also known as "the Maid of Orleans" for her role liberating the ... In 1429, she was sent to the siege of Orléans as part of a relief mission. She was celebrated for her role ...