SEPTEMBER 5TH, 1814: At Rock Island, Illinois territory, an American force led by Major Zachary Taylor is defeated by an alliance of Sac (Sauk), Fox, Kiikaapol (Kickapoo), Ho-Chunk (Winnebago) and Sioux led by Chief Black Hawk (Makataimeshekiakiak).
They were assisted by British Indian Department officers.
Definitely not the last time we hear from Chief Black Hawk.
Also on September 5th: The British withdraw from Bangor and Hampden, District of Maine.
Good Thing Chicago's Hockey Team Isn't Called the Makataimeshekiakiaks. --Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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