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The Superlatives of New Orleans 1862

Posted on April 24, 2018 by Chris Kolakowski

Today at 3 AM, a Federal fleet under Flag Officer David G. Farragut began to run Forts Jackson and St. Philip, located south of New Orleans. He passed the forts with minimal damage, and in a running fight his ships … Continue reading →

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