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DSC02186 – Fortress Louisbourg – History

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This Fortress was the largest French Fortress and Naval Base in North America and a played a major part in trade and cod fishing. Construction of the fortified town started in 1719 and continued until it was captured by the British in 1745. It was returned to the French in 1748 by the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle.

On June 1, 1758 a massive British force arrived at Louisbourg – 157 ships,16,000 troops and almost 2,000 mounted guns set to attack the French fortress. The French had a force of 3,500 men, 218 guns and 5 warships. After a seven-week siege under the command of Brigadier General James Wolfe and Major General Jeffrey Amherst, the French surrendered their fortress and its people were deported to France.

The victory at Louisbourg made it possible for the British to move up the St. Lawrence River and the capture of Quebec City. Following Fortress Louisbourg’s surrender in 1759, British engineers began the systematic reduction of Louisbourg’s defenses in 1760 to prevent it being returned to the French by any future peace treaty.

A Brief History of Hollywood

Image by Profound Whatever
Onscreen, women were valued for their sex appeal, but off-screen, the War had given women a new perspective on their place in America. With the men fighting overseas, women had entered the workforce – and now refused to leave. More and more, actresses portray independent characters struggling with changing times, such as Joan Crawford in 1945’s MILDRED PIERCE. Power struggles arise between domineering moguls and stars fighting for independence. Actress Olivia de Havilland takes Warner Bros. to court to break her unlawful, Draconian contract. The court rules in de Havilland’s favor, establishing the “De Havilland Law”, which prevents studios from trapping stars in an exclusive contract longer than seven calendar years. One of the most significant legal rulings in Hollywood history, the decision limits the studios’ power over their stars, extends greater creative freedom to performers, and enhances the influence of the agents who represent them.

Natural History Museum, San Diego

Image by Christian Ronnel
Few places that I could often be found – the biology lab, a coffee shop, IMAX theatre or The Natural History Museum at Balboa Park. They have fascinating exhibits all the time. So if you’ve never been there or if you are visiting San Diego, make sure to stop by.

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