Remembering the War of 1812
Talking About History
A FREE series of lectures, discussions, and conversations
Upcoming Lectures
Thursday, March 22, 2012 at 5:00 pm
The War of 1812 in American Caricature
A lecture by Dr. Allison Stagg
St. John's University, St. John's Hall Room 306*
This lecture will consider key events from the War of 1812 by exploring satirical visual imagery. Political cartoons were printed with immediacy, to capitalize on sensational events and to mock prominent politicians and figures, while extolling pride in the American cause. Caricatures of this period, although printed in haste, expose how people in America felt and how they responded to the War of 1812.
This program, which is free and open to the public, is made possible through the support of the New York Council for the Humanities' Speakers in the Humanities program.
*St. John's University, 8000 Utopia Pkwy, Jamaica, NY (2 miles from King Manor Museum). St. John's Hall is the 2nd building on the right after entering Gate 1 at Utopia Pkwy. Parking is available in the general parking lot on the left.
For directions visit: http://www.stjohns.edu/about/general/directions/directions/queens
Monday, April 23, 2012 at 6:30 pm
From Battleground to Empire State: NY and the Legacy of the War of 1812
A lecture by Mr. Alfred Ronzoni
York College Room 3D01**
The War of 1812 has been referred to as America’s “forgotten war.” But it was, in fact the pivotal event in establishing the young United States as an independent nation, here to stay. Victories at the battles of Plattsburgh, Lake Erie, Baltimore and New Orleans gave Americans a new sense of confidence, pride and patriotism. This and the absence of another major war for the next thirty years gave rise to a remarkable period of economic, political, social and technological transformation much of which was spearheaded in the State of New York. This lecture will explore this legacy of the War of 1812 in the creation of New York as the “Empire State.”
This program, which is free and open to the public, is made possible through the support of the New York Council for the Humanities' Speakers in the Humanities program.
**York College, 94-20 Guy R. Brewer Blvd, Jamaica, NY (1/2 mile from King Manor Museum).
Please visit: http://www.york.cuny.edu/about/directions.
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