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Andrew Jackson was the 7th President of the United States, is considered by many to be one of the greatest American Presidents, and is often called the "Hero of New Orleans". During his lifetime, he was nicknamed "Old Hickory". | Andrew Jackson was the 7th President of the United States, is considered by many to be one of the greatest American Presidents, and is often called the "Hero of New Orleans". During his lifetime, he was nicknamed "Old Hickory". | ||
| − | Jackson was born on March 15, 1767 in [[South Carolina]] thus being the first President ever elected who wasn't born in [[Virginia]] or [[Massachusetts]]. He fought at an early age in the battle of Stone Ferry during the [[American Revolution in 1780]]. He later on fought against both indians and the [[British]] (during the [[War of 1812]].) He fought at [[New Orleans]] shortly after a peace treaty had been signed by both America and Great Britain(the news hadn't reached him yet.) Nevertheless it was a great victory for Jackson. It was one of the things that enabled him to run for President during the 1824 election. He won the [[popular vote]] but lost the [[electoral vote]] to [[John Quincey Adams]]. At the next election in 1828 he won against John Quincey Adams and then in 1832 he also won reelection. He supported and advised many other candidates in the future particularly [[James K. Polk]]. He died on June 8, | + | Jackson was born on March 15, 1767 in [[South Carolina]] thus being the first President ever elected who wasn't born in [[Virginia]] or [[Massachusetts]]. He fought at an early age in the battle of Stone Ferry during the [[American Revolution in 1780]]. He later on fought against both indians and the [[British]] (during the [[War of 1812]].) He fought at [[New Orleans]] shortly after a peace treaty had been signed by both America and Great Britain(the news hadn't reached him yet.) Nevertheless it was a great victory for Jackson. It was one of the things that enabled him to run for President during the 1824 election. He won the [[popular vote]] but lost the [[electoral vote]] to [[John Quincey Adams]]. At the next election in 1828 he won against John Quincey Adams and then in 1832 he also won reelection. He supported and advised many other candidates in the future particularly [[James K. Polk]]. He died on June 8, 1945. <ref> [[Encyclopedia of Presidents Andrew Jackson]] By Alice Osinski Children's Press </ref> <ref> [[Encyclopedia of Presidents James K. Polk]] By Dee Lillegard Children's Press </ref> |
Since 1928, his picture has appeared on the United States $20 bill. This is ironic because Jackson was suspicious of paper money and did not approve of it. | Since 1928, his picture has appeared on the United States $20 bill. This is ironic because Jackson was suspicious of paper money and did not approve of it. | ||
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Revision as of 13:15, March 21, 2007
Andrew Jackson was the 7th President of the United States, is considered by many to be one of the greatest American Presidents, and is often called the "Hero of New Orleans". During his lifetime, he was nicknamed "Old Hickory". Jackson was born on March 15, 1767 in South Carolina thus being the first President ever elected who wasn't born in Virginia or Massachusetts. He fought at an early age in the battle of Stone Ferry during the American Revolution in 1780. He later on fought against both indians and the British (during the War of 1812.) He fought at New Orleans shortly after a peace treaty had been signed by both America and Great Britain(the news hadn't reached him yet.) Nevertheless it was a great victory for Jackson. It was one of the things that enabled him to run for President during the 1824 election. He won the popular vote but lost the electoral vote to John Quincey Adams. At the next election in 1828 he won against John Quincey Adams and then in 1832 he also won reelection. He supported and advised many other candidates in the future particularly James K. Polk. He died on June 8, 1945. [1] [2]
Since 1928, his picture has appeared on the United States $20 bill. This is ironic because Jackson was suspicious of paper money and did not approve of it.- ↑ Encyclopedia of Presidents Andrew Jackson By Alice Osinski Children's Press
- ↑ Encyclopedia of Presidents James K. Polk By Dee Lillegard Children's Press
