Latest "war of 1812" stories

‘Perfect leader’: Woman takes command of USS Constitution

Cmdr. Billie J. Farrell became the 77th commanding officer of the 224-year-old warship that earned the nickname “Old Ironsides.”

13 months ago

USS Constitution crew to pay respects to health care workers

Old Ironsides is scheduled to take about 200 health care workers and first responders on a three-hour tour in Boston Harbor this Friday.

20 months ago

Museum to unveil papers that shed light on early years of ‘Old Ironsides,’ Navy

Included in the more than 150 documents are correspondence from President George Washington's secretary of war and the leader of the Haitian Revolution.

2 years ago

The Navy celebrates 246 years of service, but it wasn’t always such a sure thing

Today, we celebrate the 246th birthday of the United States Navy. But its early American leaders would be astonished to see that their fledgling navy has become the world’s dominant naval force.

By Charles Race, HistoryNet

2 years ago

Preservation group seeks nominations for report on endangered historic American battlefields

“Too often the threats to our priceless historical treasures go unnoticed,” said Trust President James Lighthizer. “This report is a rallying cry to the nation, a powerful reminder that our most hallowed ground may still be in imminent danger.”

By Dylan Gresik

3 years ago

Stars and Stripes and strife: Americans’ especially close relationship with their flag

From the Revolution to the present conflict in Iraq, use of the flag has progressed from primarily a naval emblem rarely flown by patriotic citizens to a widely revered national symbol.

4 years ago