Several prominent Basques have made their mark on the city. In a 2011 story in The Times-Picayune, a New Orleans Basque ...

the War of 1812 concluded with the Treaty of Ghent. At least, it should have, because one final battle was about to be fought: the Battle of New Orleans. House cancels rest of votes for week after ...

Deb Fiona was radiant in a pale blue flowered gown of French embroidered tulle that she designed and Yvonne Counce made. Mom ...

The tragic consequences of 1812 for the native nations also began ... The U.S. found glory at the Battle of New Orleans, while six months later the British found theirs when the Duke of Wellington ...

The Battle of New Orleans: A Meaningful Victory explores how the British misjudged their opponent and miscalculated the complexities of the battle ground. It also describes why the multi-cultural ...

Promoted to general during the War of 1812, Jackson became a national war hero after a stunning victory in the Battle of New Orleans. Jackson’s popularity helped him win the popular vote ...

Named after a French pirate who helped Gen. Andrew Jackson defend New Orleans during a battle in the War of 1812, the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve consists of six sites ...