Today, the White House commemorated the Battle of New Orleans, the last major engagement of the War of 1812. The presidential message celebrated the 250th anniversary of the United States and honored the historic conflict that took place on January 8, 1815, near the mouth of the Mississippi River. According to the statement, British forces led by Major General Sir Edward Pakenham attacked the American defenses commanded by Major General Andrew Jackson. The U.S. force, with 5,700 soldiers, repelled the 8,000-strong British attack, inflicting over 2,000 casualties on the invaders and suffering only 71 losses. The battle ended with the British withdrawing, securing New Orleans and preserving American independence. The message concluded by affirming that the spirit of the victory will continue to inspire future generations.
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