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Most of Jean Lafitte’s life remains shrouded in mystery, including his name. Jean Lafitte, sometimes spelled Laffite, was born in approximately 1780...

One of the most intriguing women to emerge from the pages of American history is Dolley Madison, the wife of America's fourth president, James Madison...

Captain William Clark’s name is almost inextricably tied with that of his partner, Meriwether Lewis, and the three-year scientific expedition they led...

One of America’s earliest naval heroes, Stephen Decatur made himself, and the fledgling American Navy, famous through his exploits around the globe...

Born in the New Hampshire Colony to one of the oldest families in New England, Henry Dearborn grew up privileged, well-educated and was beginning a...

Before Tecumseh, many Native Americans waged war to keep their lands and sovereignty safe from European interference, and readily made alliances with...

Many noted figures from the War of 1812 either had relatives that served in or were themselves involved with, the War for Independence. Not so with...

Despite his decades of service, William Hull’s contemporaries held his record in low esteem, partially due to one particular moment in the War of 1812...

Raised in a family strongly connected with the British Army, the young George Prévost was born in New Jersey, the son of a Swiss immigrant from Geneva...

Plagued by ill-health since childhood and frequently contracting various tropical diseases, James Lucas Yeo nevertheless served one of the most daring...

Charles de Salaberry’s family history contained generations of esteemed military service. Ironically, most of that service was under the Kingdom of...

Many readers of history often perceive the successes of great individuals and visionaries as having the most impact on human events, but that is...