The Battle of New Orleans
The Battle of New Orleans in the War of 1812 made Andrew Jackson a national hero and ultimately propelled him to the Presidency.
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Hall, Henry Bryan, Engraver, and William Momberger. The Battle of New Orleans / designed by W. Momberger ; engraved by H.B. Hall. United States New Orleans Louisiana, ca. 1861. [New York: N.P. Fitzpatrick] Photograph. https://www.loc.gov/item/2012645291/.
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