Today is the 200th anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans!

[Cincinnatus]

January 8, 1815
http://youtu.be/50_iRIcxsz0
For those of you interested in reading more, I reccommend the book on the battle by Robert V. Remini.
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[Cincinnatus]

Andrew Jackson became a national hero.
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[Spurholder]

Went to two wreath laying events this morning - one was at Jackson's home outside of Nashville. Around 10 degrees outside, too.

Good stuff.

[SeriousStudent]

I saw this thread, and my first thought was the song by Johnny Horton.

Crap, I am old.....

[MountainRaven]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuEWXvhLeRA

[Moose-Knuckle]

Growing up, my mother and I would sing it. Great tune and you actually learn a thing or two . . .


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSTKE85yXl4