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May 12, 2017

Hirum Cronk Remembered

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He fought for his country at a time when Native Americans still played a major role in New York’s military conflicts. He died when film could be taken of his funeral. On May 13, 1905, the War of 1812 passed finally out of memory, … Continue reading →

September 13, 2015

1812 and all that

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When you get down to it, a lot of wars deserve the moniker “the forgotten war.” Of late, and in the U.S., it most often shows up in association with the Korean War. But think of all the others, assuming … Continue reading →