NDU Exhibits Collection Commemorating the 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812
NDU's War of 1812 exhibit is open to the public Monday-Friday. Photo credit: NDU AV.
NDU's Library and Multimedia Services Directorate have assembled an array of artifacts commemorating – and educating patrons about – the War of 1812.
The exhibit, in the South Atrium of Lincoln Hall, includes historical items related to Lieutenant Presley O'Bannon, the naval campaign, the burning of Washington, the Battle of New Orleans and the Star-Spangled Banner. It is open to the public.
A printed guide to the exhibit is available in the Atrium.
Special thanks to Vice Admiral Ann E. Rondeau, USN, and Colonel John Page, USMC (Ret.) for loaning artwork and artifacts from their private collections, and to SIGNS by Saenz for their support.
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