26 avr. 1815 - Battle of New Orleans elevates Andrew Jackson to hero figure
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Jackson led a battle that occurred when British troops attacked U.S. soldiers in New Orleans on January 8, 1815; the War of 1812 had officially ended with the signing of the Treaty of Ghent in December, 1814, but word had not yet reached the U.S. Jackson's popularity was increased, the British were driven back, and it marked the very last battle of the War of 1812.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
26 avr. 1815
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 210 ans