War of 1812
How Dolley Madison Saved the Day
As invading British troops approached in August 1814, the first lady coolly took command of the White House
March 2010 |
By Thomas Fleming
The Rescue of Henry Clay
A long-lost painting of the Senate's Great Compromiser finds a fitting new home in the halls of the U.S. Capitol
November 2009 |
By Fergus M. Bordewich
Reluctant Patriot
Francis Scott Key, who wrote the words that would become our national anthem, had opposed America's entry into the War of 1812
September 2004 |
By Norman Gelb
Our Flag Was Still There
It's the star-spangled banner; the anthem it inspired plays on as a musical salute to the stars and stripes
July 2000 |
By Edwards Park
The Object at Hand
A great Shawnee warrior and statesman, Tecumseh united Western tribes in 1812 to fight the encroaching settlers. He lost the war and his life but is much honored in our history.
July 1995 |
By Bil Gilbert
