NHHC releases final volume in War of 1812 series

Photo By Monica Mccoy | Promotional postcard for Naval History and Heritage Command publication, " The Naval War of 1812: A Documentary History, Vol. IV.” Researched and edited by Christine F. Hughes and Charles E, Brodine, Jr., the selected documents in the final volume in this series survey the war at sea in the Atlantic and Gulf Coast theaters in 1814 and 1815 and include significant events such as the British naval blockade of the U.S. East Coast, U.S. Navy actions at the Battle of New Orleans, and the war’s last naval engagements in early 1815. The release of Volume IV (which includes 1,230 pages of primary source documents and expert commentary; art, tables, and charts; and an extensive index) also marks the first time all volumes in the series are available to the public in digital form. Published by Naval History and Heritage Command 805 Kidder Breese Street SE Washington Navy Yard, DC 20374-5060 http://www.history.navy.mil/research/publications/publications-by-subject/naval-war-of-1812.html Dust Cover: "Battle of Lake Borgne." Oil painting by Thomas L. Hornbrook, 1815 –1844 (courtesy of The Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans, LA, #1950.54) Use of ISBN: This is an official U.S. Government edition of this publication and is herein identified to certify its authenticity. Use of ISBN 978 -1- 943604 -36 - 4 is for this edition only. A Section 508–compliant PDF is cataloged under ISBN 978 -1- 943604 -37-1.  

WASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, UNITED STATES

10.13.2023

Story by Rachel Rakoff 

Naval History and Heritage Command

By Rachel Rakoff, Naval History and Heritage Command Communications

WASHINGTON NAVY YARD – Naval History and Heritage Command is excited to announce the release of our newest hard-bound publication, “The Naval War of 1812: A Documentary History – Volume IV.”

Researched and edited by Christine F. Hughes and Charles E, Brodine, Jr., the selected documents in the final volume in this series survey the war at sea in the Atlantic and Gulf Coast theaters in 1814 and 1815, and include significant events such as the British naval blockade of the U.S. East Coast, U.S. Navy actions at the Battle of New Orleans, and the war’s last naval engagements in early 1815.

“The War of 1812 proved a defining moment for the United States Navy. Before the war, the question of whether the nation needed a permanent naval establishment remained politically unsettled. The Navy’s brilliant performance during the war—on inland lakes, on distant seas, and in protecting the homeland—ended all debate in favor of America’s sea service. Over two hundred years later, one of the great icons of the War of 1812, [USS Constitution] remains in commission, berthed at the Charlestown Navy Yard inside Boston Harbor. This ship, and the Sailors who share its story, provide a living reminder of the courage, honor, and commitment that sustained the Navy through the War of 1812 and remain its core values today,” notes NHHC’s Director, Samuel J. Cox, U.S. Navy rear admiral (retired) in the foreword.

The release of Volume IV (which includes 1,230 pages of primary source documents and expert commentary; art, tables, and charts; and an extensive index) also marks the first time all volumes in the series are available to the public in digital form.

To download the digital editions of this series, visit: https://www.history.navy.mil/research/publications/publications-by-subject/naval-war-of-1812.html

To download other NHHC publications, visit: https://www.history.navy.mil/research/publications/publications-by-subject.html

Naval History and Heritage Command, located at the Washington Navy Yard, is responsible for preserving, analyzing, and disseminating U.S. naval history and heritage. It provides the knowledge foundation for the Navy by maintaining historically relevant resources and products that reflect the Navy’s unique and enduring contributions through our nation’s history and supports the fleet by assisting with and delivering professional research, analysis, and interpretive services. NHHC is composed of many activities, including the Navy Department Library, the Navy Operational Archives, the Navy art and artifact collections, underwater archeology, ten Navy museums, USS Constitution repair facility, and the historic ship Nautilus.

For questions or more information, contact Naval History and Heritage Command public at 202-433-7880 or [e-mail].

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• Date Taken: 10.13.2023
• Date Posted: 10.13.2023 06:07
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• Location: WASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, US
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