[391] War of 1812 Bicentennial To Be Discussed on WMOT-FM

FOR RELEASE: April 12, 2012
EDITORIAL CONTACT: Gina Logue, 615-898-5081

WAR OF 1812 BICENTENNIAL TO BE DISCUSSED ON WMOT-FM
MTSU Center for Historic Preservation Director to Cover Conflict’s Many Dimensions

MURFREESBORO—Dr. Carroll Van West, director of the Center for Historic Preservation, will discuss the bicentennial of the start of the War of 1812 on “MTSU on the Record” with host Gina Logue at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 19, and 8 a.m. Sunday, April 25, on WMOT-FM (89.5 and wmot.org).

West, who organized a March 17 symposium on the subject at the Nashville Public Library, will cover the causes of the conflict, Andrew Jackson’s role in it, how Native Americans were affected and Tennessee’s role in the conflict.

To listen to previous programs, go to www.mtsunews.com and click on “more” under the “Audio Clips” category.

For more information about “MTSU on the Record,” contact Logue at 615-898-5081 or WMOT-FM at 615-898-2800.

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