The War of 1812: Battle of New Orleans USPS Forever Stamp Sheet of 20 #589104 Issue date: January 8, 2015 The War of 1812: Battle of New Orleans stamp is being issued as a Forever stamp in self-adhesive sheets of 20 Commemorates Andrew Jackson's victory over the British on January 8, 1815 Most decisive victory of the war for the United States Ironically the battle was fought after the treating ending the war was signed, but before the news reached American shores