jan 8, 1815 - Battle of New Orleans

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The Battle of New Orleans was a significant conflict fought on January 8, 1815, between British troops and American forces led by General Andrew Jackson, occurring after the Treaty of Ghent had officially ended the War of 1812 but before news of the treaty had reached the United States. This American victory was hailed as a great national triumph, immensely boosting national morale and the popularity of Andrew Jackson, despite the battle technically occurring after the war had ended.

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