The general public is ignoring this important event, but this was a turning point in the history of the United States and the very last time that the private sector, through donations and voluntary service, was able to save the day, outdoing the government-run defense forces of Patterson's navy, and helping the badly equipped army under General Jackson.
At the symposium, the role of Jean Laffite will be explored in detail by historian William C. Davis, author of The Pirates Laffite. Others there will stand in opposition, claiming that Jean Laffite's contribution was minimal or not real. If you have a chance to attend, I highly recommend this event.
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