Samuel Smith
by Hank H. Cox
"The Hero of Baltimore in the War of 1812"
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Samuel Smith by Hank H. Cox
Details
War:
War of 1812
Perspective:
Commanders
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
Yes
Region:
North America
Page Count:
224
Published Date:
2024
ISBN13:
9781476650753
Description
Sam Smith fought heroically in the American Revolution and was personally close with George Washington. He was one of the most successful businessmen in Baltimore. As a politician, he worked closely with Thomas Jefferson and served for 40 years in Congress, with 18 years in the House and 22 in the Senate. After the British burned Washington, D.C., in the War of 1812, he rallied the people of Baltimore to defend the city. Under his inspired leadership, Baltimore withstood British attacks from both land and sea. This is the story of how he inspired citizens from all walks of life to work and fight together, and is a tale of extraordinary leadership and heroism--not just of Smith himself, but those he led, too.
