Naval History and Heritage Command
The American Privateer “General Armstrong”
This privateer was named for Secretary of War John Armstrong, who had served in the Continental Army and later as a United States Senator. At the start of the War of 1812, he joined the U.S. Army and was placed in charge of the defenses of the port of New York.
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- Art
Wars & Conflicts
- War of 1812 1812-1815
Navy Communities
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- NHHC
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