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The Chalmette Monument is a memorial obelisk at Chalmette Battlefield in Louisiana, the site of the Battle of New Orleans, fought on January 8, 1815. The monument commemorates the United States victory over British forces in the closing phase of the War of 1812. Construction was completed in 1908, and the battlefield and monument are preserved as part of Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. It is intended for visitors studying the battle and its setting.
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What event does the Chalmette Monument commemorate?
The Chalmette Monument commemorates the American victory at the Battle of New Orleans. The battle was fought on January 8, 1815, during the closing phase of the War of 1812.
Where is the Chalmette Monument located?
The monument stands at Chalmette Battlefield in Louisiana, southeast of New Orleans. The battlefield is part of the site associated with Andrew Jackson's defense against the British army.
When was the Chalmette Monument completed?
Construction took place over many years, and the monument was completed in 1908 with congressional funding. It is an obelisk built as a national war memorial.
Who fought at the Battle of New Orleans remembered by the monument?
United States forces under Andrew Jackson fought British forces under Major General Sir Edward Pakenham. The battle occurred after the Treaty of Ghent had been signed but before news of the treaty had reached the armies.
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