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American History: Biographies: Amdrew Jackson: The Battle of New Orleans
This resource presents a short narrative of Jackson's surprising victory against the British in the Battle of New Orleans on January 8, 1815.
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The War of 1812: The Battle of New Orleans
Highlights from the Battle of New Orleans and subsequent Treaty of Ghent through text and short video. [1:01]
PBS
News Hour: Coming Home to New Orleans
New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin was criticized by many federal officials for what seemed to be an early reopening of New Orleans in September, 2005. However, as Tropical Storm Rita approached the Gulf Coast, Mayor Nagin reverses his decision...
Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Grade 8 Social Studies: Battle of New Orleans
This sample task contains a set of primary and authentic sources about the significance of the Battle of New Orleans.
BBC
Bbc: Rebuilding New Orleans
Find out how New Orleans considered how to rebuild the levee system that was devastated by Hurricane Katrina. Maps of New Orleans and the levee system are available. (January, 2006)
BBC
Bbc: Fixing New Orleans' Thin Grey Line
An October 2005 report on the reconstruction of the devastated New Orleans levees. The levees failed during Hurricane Katrina causing the city of New Orleans to flood.
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H Net Reviews: Reconstruction in Microcosm: The 1866 New Orleans Race Riot [Pdf]
A review of the book, "An Absolute Massacre: The New Orleans Race Riot of July 30, 1866" by James G. Hollandsworth, Jr. Discusses the political and racial implications of the actions in New Orleans during early Reconstruction.
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National Park Service: Jazz Origins in New Orleans Pre 1895
Read about the origins of jazz music as it began in New Orleans before 1895. With its unique history and culture, New Orleans provided many opportunities for the development of jazz to thrive and grow.
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The New Orleans Museum of Art
The New Orleans Museum of Art features Faberge jewels and Louisiana art and decorative arts, Asian, Native American, Oceanic, and African art, along with paintings and photographs from Europe and America. Click on the highlights of the...
BBC
Bbc: Thousands Return to New Orleans
Learn about the formation of the Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund, the return home of many who were evacuated by Hurricane Katrina, and the post-disaster problems in New Orleans. A video report accompanies this article. (September, 2005)
BBC
Bbc: Home a Relative Term in New Orleans
February, 2006, report that delves into the housing market of post-Hurricane Katrina New Orleans and its impact on those moving back, housing prices, life for those who stayed, and the impact on New Orleans' population.
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Exchange Club: Jackson's Letter Describing the Battle of New Orleans
A letter from General Andrew Jackson concerning the condition and position of his troops and of the enemy nearing the end of the Battle of New Orleans.
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National Park Service: Jazz Origins in New Orleans: 1895 1927
Dive into the rich history of jazz as it progressed in New Orleans. Focusing on the time from 1895 to 1927, this site highlights key musicians and influences that helped shape this American artform.
BBC
Bbc: New Orleans Disaster Plan Updated
New Orleans, which was ravaged by Hurricane Katrina, has a new disaster plan. Mayor Ray Nagin, who was criticized for the local government's response during Hurricane Katrina, approved the updated plan. (May, 2006)
BBC
Bbc: Police Told to Clear New Orleans
As New Orleans remained underwater, fears of pollution, health hazards, and safety moved Mayor Ray Nagin to order a mandatory evacuation of the city. Photos accompany the September, 2005 article.
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Home of the American Civil War: Benjamin Butler's New Orleans "Woman's Order"
How did women display their distaste and anger about the Union occupation of New Orleans? Read about how their behavior forced Gen. Butler's to issue orders on how they should be treated. From "Historical Times Encyclopedia of the Civil...
PBS
Pbs News Hour Extra: New Orleans Five Years After Hurricane Katrina
Many have returned home, many have made their homes somewhere else. Here is a brief synopsis of life in New Orleans five years after Katrina.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Rebuilding New Orleans' Levees
A conversation with the coordinator for Gulf Coast recovery. He discusses what the federal government is doing to rebuild the levee system of New Orleans. Video, audio and a transcript are available for this report from December, 2005.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Flood Risk of New Orleans
The federal government announced their terms for rebuilding New Orleans, including the raising of structures three feet. Three government officials are interviewed in this April, 2006, report. Video, audio, and a transcript of this...
BBC
Bbc: Left Behind in New Orleans
Fascinating look at a New Orleans rescue mission by volunteers who are attempting to help those impacted by the flooding of New Orleans brought on by Hurricane Katrina. Report is from September, 2005.
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: New Orleans Mayor Lays Out Repopulation Plan
New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin lays out his plan to bring people displaced by Hurricane Katrina back to New Orleans. The governments at all levels also are looking at plans for for future evacuations and recovery. Article is from September,...
CNN
Cnn: New Orleans Shelters to Be Evacuated
Conditions were so horrible in New Orleans that unrest was growing even in the evacuation shelters. Article discusses looting, crime, conditions of New Orleans, and other Gulf Coast areas. Article is from August, 2005.
BBC
Bbc: Storm Hit New Orleans in Turmoil
Brief BBC report illustrating the conditions of New Orleans soon after Hurricane Katrina devastated the city. Report is from August, 2005.
BBC
Bbc: New Orleans' Victims in Crisis
Brief BBC News report portraying the plight of some of the people stranded in New Orleans and effected by Hurricane Katrina. Report is from September, 2005.
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