Congressional Medal, 1815
This file appears in: Jackson Square during the Battle of New Orleans
This medal was awarded to Andrew Jackson in 1815 to celebrate his service in the Battle of New Orleans. A duplicate bronze version of this medal is displayed in the Louisiana State Museum's Louisiana History exhibit, which is located in the Cabildo building in Jackson Square.
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This file appears in: Jackson Square during the Battle of New Orleans
Jackson Square during the Battle of New Orleans
Formerly the Place d'Armes around which New Orleans was built, Jackson Square, a National Historical Landmark, is the most prominent location in the “Vieux Carre” or Old Quarter.
On December 18,…