Jackson Day

noun

Jack·​son Day ˈjak-sən- How to pronounce Jackson Day (audio)
: January 8 celebrated as a legal holiday in Louisiana to commemorate the successful defense of New Orleans in 1815

Examples of Jackson Day in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web However, the community continues to honor his legacy and the City of Lexington reportedly designated Nov. 19 as Fred Jackson Day. Kyle Morris, Fox News, 1 Oct. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Andrew Jackson; from his defense of New Orleans

First Known Use

1885, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Jackson Day was in 1885

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“Jackson Day.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Jackson%20Day. Accessed 28 Apr. 2024.

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