Tag Archives: New Orleans

Burr’s Empire

3 Oct

About a week ago I wrote a post on the Louisiana Purchase. Following the general theme of that post I decided to write a follow up on Aaron Burr’s alleged conspiracy to take over the Southwest in 1806. Aaron Burr … Read More »

Profiles of Great Americans: David Farragut

2 Oct

David Farragut is famous today for an order he gave during the Battle of Mobile Bay during the Civil War: “Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!” But Admiral Farragut can, and I believe, should, be remembered for so much more. … Read More »