The War of 1812 has been referred to as America’s “forgotten war.” But it was, in fact, the pivotal event in establishing the young United States as an independent nation here to stay. Victories at the battles of Plattsburgh, Lake Erie, Baltimore and New Orleans gave Americans a new sense of confidence, pride, and patriotism. This and the absence of another major war for the next thirty years gave rise to a remarkable period of economic, political, social and technological transformation much of which was spearheaded in the State of New York. This lecture will explore this legacy of the War of 1812 in the creation of New York as the “Empire State.”
This lecture is hosted by King Manor Museum. This program, which is free and open to the public, is made possible through the support of the New York Council for the Humanities Speakers in the Humanities program
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York College Academic Core Building Room 3D01
94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd. Jamaica, NY 11432
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