TRIVIA QUIZ
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Sunday, May 9, 1999
Andrew Jackson gained true national fame after routing the British at the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812. This battle was a huge one in establishing the prestige of the young United States. What, however, was ironic about Jackson's big victory at New Orleans?
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