The Hunters of Kentucky
Historic Music
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5m 31s
Andrew Jackson's decisive American victory over the British at the Battle of New Orleans is the stuff of legend. Fought at the end of the War of 1812 stories, movies and even songs have been written about it. The most popular tune was written in 1821. It lionized the Kentucky long rifle and the men who helped win the day. Join Lance Minnis, Adin Pemberton and a cast of over a thousand for this music video of "The Hunters of Kentucky"!
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