What’s in a name? The Department of Defense becomes the Department of War

President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order directing the Department of Defense to revert to its old title of ...
The Daily Record (Maryland)

The War of 1812 and the Battle of Baltimore: A history lesson

The War of 1812 is an often overlooked war in comparison to other conflicts in American history, but it was still an important one with numerous causes. The war, fought between the United States and ...
Southeast Missourian

Local History: Sarah H. Giboney: Cape Girardeau’s last War of 1812 pensioner

Several Cape Girardeau District men answered the call to serve in the militia during the War of 1812. The story of the last War of 1812 pensioner with a Cape Girardeau connection involves a prominent ...
The Gazette

Eastern Iowa residents rediscover family while honoring veteran of War of 1812

Decedents of War of 1812 veteran Tyler Keyes, Dean Bailey of Marion, left, Dee Bailey of Cresco, middle, and Scott Bailey of Cedar Rapids, stand together for a photo at his new headstone at the Center ...