The battle was fought January 8, 1815, between British forces and Americans under the command of future president Andrew Jackson and was a big victory for the United States.
The victory also helped Jackson to the presidency and spawned that famous song by Johnny Horton that I am humming right now.
--Brock-Perry
2012 marks the 200th anniversary of America's "Forgotten War," the War of 1812 that took place over three years, 1812 to 1815.
Battle of New Orleans.
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