The Seminole Wars: America’s Longest War and the Unyielding Spirit of Resistance
1. The Context of America’s Longest War The phrase “America’s Longest War” initially directs attention to the Vietnam War, which is often viewed as the longest military conflict in U.S. history. However, the Seminole Wars (1817-1858) far exceed Vietnam in duration, lasting 41 years. The term “longest war” here serves to provoke thought about how […]
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