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Nov 18, 2019 · Everything you need to know about John Armstrong, the Irish journalist who interviews Princess Alice in Season 3, Episode 4 ("Bubbikins"), of The Crown.
John Armstrong Jr. (November 25, 1758 – April 1, 1843) was an American soldier, diplomat and statesman who was a delegate to the Continental Congress, U.S. Senator from New York, and United States Secretary of War under President James Madison.
John Armstrong was an American soldier, diplomat, and politician who, as U.S. secretary of war during the War of 1812, was blamed for the British capture of Washington, D.C. Armstrong fought in the American Revolution (1775–83) and, as an officer in the Continental Army, was apparently the author.
John Armstrong (born 1966) is a British writer and philosopher living in Hobart, Australia. He was born in Glasgow and educated at Oxford and London, later directing the philosophy program at the University of London's School of Advanced Study.
Nov 2, 2022 · In The Crown season 3, a journalist named John Armstrong writes a glowing article about Princess Alice, Queen Elizabeth's mother-in-law. In reality, that never really happened.
John Armstrong (October 13, 1717 – March 9, 1795) was an American civil engineer and soldier who served as a brigadier general in the Continental Army and as a major general in the Pennsylvania Militia during the Revolutionary War.
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John Armstrong Jr. was an officer in the Continental Army and the anonymous author of the infamous Newburgh Address in March 1783. He survived the incident to have an active political career, serving as a member of the House of Representatives and the Senate, as the U.S. ambassador to France, and as secretary of war during the War of 1812.
Feb 9, 2022 · John Armstrong Jr. played an important role during the War of 1812, serving as James Madison’s Secretary of War. He is most remembered as being held responsible for the British troops burning Washington, D.C. in 1814.
Jun 13, 2013 · As Secretary of War, Armstrong believed it was his duty to direct soldiers in the field -- a belief that quickly soured most generals on him. In fact, Maj. Gen. William Henry Harrison resigned...
Armstrong was a strong supporter of Washington and advocated his election as President of the United States. In the closing years of his life, General Armstrong was consulted frequently about affairs of Pennsylvania. He died in Carlisle, on March 9, 1795.
