Bicentennial of Battle of Fort Dearborn
Clip: 8/15/2012 | 9m 20s
We discuss the Battle of Fort Dearborn and the birth of Chicago.
Today marks the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Fort Dearborn. The author of a new book joins us to discuss this battle and the birth of Chicago.
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Bicentennial of Battle of Fort Dearborn
Clip: 8/15/2012 | 9m 20s
Today marks the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Fort Dearborn. The author of a new book joins us to discuss this battle and the birth of Chicago.
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