From the August 1, 2012, Southtown (Il) Star by Donna Vickroy.
The tragedy lasted just fifteen minutes.
Fort Dearborn was named after President Thomas Jefferson's Secretary of War and established in 1803, the same year as the Louisiana Purchase. It was located at what is now the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Wacker Drive.
Sherry Meyer, an urban geographer, gave a presentation "Remembering Fort Dearborn at the Palos Heights Public Library and also has a website and Facebook page on the fort.
Pre War of 1812 marked a period of rapid U.S. expansion westward into Indian land. There was also conflict with Britain over trade with France. And, there were many in the U.S. who desired to add Canada to the young country.
Some people mistakenly consider the War of 1812 as a sequel to the American Revolution, but it had its own issues.
More to Come. --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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