Today in History: Battle of New Orleans
Today in History–January 8–the Library of Congress features the Battle of New Orleans. On this day in 1815 a small, rag-tag U.S. force claimed victory against 8,000 British troops. Although the battle had little significance—it occurred after the War of 1812 had ended—it made Major General Andrew Jackson a national hero. Find out more by visiting the Today in History section, then click the links below to access related primary sources.
The Story of the Battle of New Orleans 1915
Battle of New Orleans books and other texts
An oration, delivered on the fourteenth anniversary of the battle of New-Orleans, at Goffstown January 8, 1829
Andrew Jackson – Greatest of Militia Chieftains The Times Dispatch. (Richmond, Va.), 09 Oct. 1910
When Every American Could Shoot The Ogden Standard. (Ogden City, Utah), 02 Jan. 1915
Plan of the attack and defence of the American lines below New Orleans map
Huzza! for Gen. Jackson!! broadside
“Huzza! Old Iron Sides” song sheet
The Battle of New Orleans sheet music
“Eighth of January” song recording
Library blog posts
- The Battle of New Orleans Bicentennial Folklife Today
- The Bicentennial of a Big Battle in New Orleans and the End of a War Inside Adams
Related resources
- Today in History: War of 1812
- Today in History: Andrew Jackson
- City Spotlight: New Orleans primary source collections
- State Spotlight: Louisiana primary source collections