Bainbridge, William

Bainbridge, William (1774-1833), was a United States naval officer in the war with Tripoli and... More >>

Barron, James

Barron, James (1769-1851), a commodore in the United States Navy, became prominent during the... More >>

Brown, Jacob Jennings

Brown, Jacob Jennings (1775-1828), was a hero of the War of 1812. He became a brigadier general... More >>

Clinton, De Witt

Clinton, De Witt (1769-1828), an American statesman, promoted the building of the Erie Canal. As... More >>

Fort Dearborn

Fort Dearborn, a famous American fort, was built near the mouth of the Chicago River, close to... More >>

Hartford Convention

Hartford Convention was a meeting of New England delegates during the War of 1812 to discuss... More >>

Hull, Isaac

Hull, Isaac (1773-1843), commanded the United States warship Constitution when it defeated the... More >>

Hull, William

Hull, William (1753-1825), was an American Army officer who served in the Revolutionary War and... More >>

Jackson, Andrew

Jackson, Andrew (1767-1845), was the first president born in a log cabin. Earlier presidents had... More >>

Key, Francis Scott

Key, Francis Scott (1779-1843), was a well-known Washington lawyer and amateur verse writer. He... More >>

Lawrence, James

Lawrence, James (1781-1813), a United States naval officer, commanded the Chesapeake in an attack... More >>

Macdonough, Thomas

Macdonough, muhk DON uh, Thomas (1783-1825), an American naval officer, became a hero of the War... More >>

Madison, Dolley Payne

Madison, Dolley Payne (1768-1849), a famous Washington hostess, was the wife of United States... More >>

Monroe, Elizabeth Kortright

Monroe, Elizabeth Kortright (1768-1830), was the wife of James Monroe, who served as president of... More >>

Monroe, James

Monroe, James (1758-1831), is best remembered for the Monroe Doctrine, proclaimed in 1823. This... More >>