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Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Louisiana: Fort Jesup

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Fort Jesup was built in 1822 to help protect the western border between American and Spanish territories. Under the command of future U.S. President Zachary Taylor, soldiers at the fort monitored Texas as it passed from Spanish and...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Joseph Wheeler

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Joseph Wheeler (September 10, 1836-January 25, 1906) was an American military commander and politician. He has the rare distinction of serving as a general during war time for two opposing forces: first as a general in the Confederate...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Pedro De Alvarado

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(1495-1541) Spanish conquistador who was second command to Hernan Cortes during the conquest of Mexico.
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: William the Silent

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William, Prince of Orange, called 'William the Silent,' was the natural leader of the Netherlands at this crisis, and he was chosen by Holland and Zealand as their governor. He was the determined foe of Spanish tyranny, and his strength...
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Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Sir Francis Drake

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Sir Francis Drake, Vice Admiral, (c. 1540 - 27 January 1595) was an English privateer, navigator, slaver, and politician of the Elizabethan era. Queen Elizabeth I awarded Drake knighthood in 1581. He was second-in-command of the English...

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