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The (Unnecessary?) Battle of New Orleans - US 101

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The Battle of New Orleans, which took place on January 8, 1815, was a major American victory during the War of 1812. But did the battle need to happen at all?

This week on US 101 we'll briefly look at the causes of the War of 1812, why Andrew Jackson led his forces to New Orleans to fight the British, and why the battle was fought even though the war was officially over.

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