Battle of New Orleans, Historic battle in the United States of America
The Battle of New Orleans was the last major battle of the War of 1812.
Fought on January 8, 1815, it involved British forces attempting to capture New Orleans.
The battle is commemorated in the popular song 'The Battle of New Orleans' by Johnny Horton.
The Chalmette Battlefield is preserved as part of the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve.
The American forces were led by General Andrew Jackson, who later became the seventh President of the United States.
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War of 1812
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29.94250,-89.99083
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August 31, 2026 11:56
