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Battle of New Orleans Ends War Narrative
Historians say the Jan. 8 1815 battle near New Orleans decisively shaped the War of 1812 after the Ghent Peace Treaty had already been signed on December 24 1814 but news arrived late. General Andrew Jackson led a diverse force to a lopsided victory, uniting Creoles Spaniards Americans and others and elevating Jackson to national hero.
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