War Hawks: the Catalysts of Conflict in American History
Words: 609 1949Few phrases conjure up the spirit of militant nationalism and the fervor for military action in American history quite like "War Hawks." These were the members of Congress who, in the early 19th century, fervently championed the cause of war, most notably leading the charge into the War of 1812 against Great Britain. Their story is not just one of military advocacy; it is a tale woven into the very fabric of America's political and social landscape during a tumultuous […]