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100	1		_aFolk, Reau E. _q(Reau Estes), _d1865-1948
245	1	0	_aBattle of New Orleans: Its Real Meaning
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2016
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2016-06-17
508			_aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"Battle of New Orleans: Its Real Meaning" by Reau E. Folk is a historical account published in the early 20th century that seeks to clarify the significance of the Battle of New Orleans, fought on January 8, 1815. The book argues against the prevailing idea that this battle was unnecessary and fought after peace had been established with the signing of the Treaty of Ghent. Folk contends that the battle was not only fought during a state of war but was also crucial in securing the Louisiana Purchase and establishing U.S. sovereignty against British claims. In this work, Folk critiques American school histories that describe the Battle of New Orleans as a needless victory, highlighting the misconceptions surrounding its timing in relation to the Treaty of Ghent. He provides evidence that the battle was essential to prevent British occupation of the captured territory and discusses how the victory restored national self-respect and altered the nation's trajectory. Folk’s research illustrates that the British had intentions of retaining control over Louisiana, which would have serious implications for American territorial integrity. Ultimately, the book serves as a call to revise educational narratives about the War of 1812, advocating for a more truthful representation of the battle's critical role in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aNew Orleans, Battle of, New Orleans, La., 1815
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52355
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