The Commissioner Charles Gause 1812 Chapter held its first meeting of the year on Saturday, February 1st. The event commenced at 10:30 a.m. in the Pine Room at the Northeast Regional Library in Wilmington.
Our guest speaker for the meeting was David Houpt, who delivered an insightful presentation on the domestic politics of the War of 1812. Dr. Houpt is an esteemed historian with a specialty in late eighteenth-century America. His research places a particular emphasis on the political culture that emerged during the post-Revolutionary period. He delves deeply into the intricacies of political parties and elections, exploring the contested nature of democracy during the early American Republic.
In addition to Dr. Houpt's presentation, we were honored to welcome Captain Michael Burrous, who joined the Marine Corps and served for 12 years—two as an enlisted Marine and the remainder as an officer. It was a privilege to present Capt. Burrous with a copy of the Presidential Proclamation, the Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin, and a Certificate of Appreciation from the US Daughters of 1812.
The meeting was a significant start to the year's activities, bringing together members and guests to honor our history and celebrate notable contributions.
