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Andrew Jackson (1767-1845) was the 7th President of the United States, elected as the "Hero of New Orleans" famous for crushing the British army in battle there. His nickname was "Old Hickory."  Born in South Carolina but raised in Tennessee, Jackson was the first President ever elected who was not 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 fought against the Indians, and against the [[British]] during the [[War of 1812]].
  
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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".
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As a teenager during the American Revolution, Jackson refused an order by a British officer to polish his boots, and the officer angrily drew his sword and slashed Jackson across his hand and head with it, and imprisoned.  For the rest of his life Jackson loathed the British.
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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, 1845. <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>  
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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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Jackson led a contingent of Tennessee and Kentucky sharpshooters who routed over 2,000 British troops in the [[Battle of New Orleans]].  This occurred shortly after a peace treaty had been signed by both America and Great Britain but before the news of peace had reached them.  It was a great victory for Jackson and became source of enormous pride to the American public.
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His military success gave him tremendous popularity with the common man, and he ran for President in 1824.  He won the [[popular vote]] but the election went into the House of Representatives, where they chose [[John Quincey Adams]] instead.  At the next election in 1828 Jackson defeated John Quincey Adams, and then won reelection in 1832.  Always lucky in surviving numerous brushes with death, Jackson survived an assassination attempt in January 1835 when a deranged man fired two pistols at him at point blank range in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol.<ref>http://www.amerisearch.net/index.php?date=2004-03-25&view=View</ref>
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On March 25, 1835, Jackson said in a letter:<ref>''Id.'' </ref>
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:I was brought up a rigid Presbyterian, to which I have always adhered. Our excellent Constitution guarantees to every one freedom of religion, and charity tells us (and you know Charity is the real basis of all true religion) ... judge the tree by its fruit. All who profess Christianity believe in a Saviour, and that by and through Him we must be saved. ...  We ought, therefore, to consider all good Christians whose walks correspond with their professions, be they Presbyterian, Episcopalian, Baptist, Methodist or Roman Catholic.
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After honoring the precedent of [[George Washington]] to resign after serving two terms as President, Jackson then supported and advised many future candidates, most notably [[James K. Polk]].   
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Jackson died on June 8, 1845. <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>  
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Since 1928, Jackson's 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 04:28, March 25, 2007

Andrew Jackson (1767-1845) was the 7th President of the United States, elected as the "Hero of New Orleans" famous for crushing the British army in battle there. His nickname was "Old Hickory." Born in South Carolina but raised in Tennessee, Jackson was the first President ever elected who was not 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 fought against the Indians, and against the British during the War of 1812.

As a teenager during the American Revolution, Jackson refused an order by a British officer to polish his boots, and the officer angrily drew his sword and slashed Jackson across his hand and head with it, and imprisoned. For the rest of his life Jackson loathed the British.

Jackson led a contingent of Tennessee and Kentucky sharpshooters who routed over 2,000 British troops in the Battle of New Orleans. This occurred shortly after a peace treaty had been signed by both America and Great Britain but before the news of peace had reached them. It was a great victory for Jackson and became source of enormous pride to the American public.

His military success gave him tremendous popularity with the common man, and he ran for President in 1824. He won the popular vote but the election went into the House of Representatives, where they chose John Quincey Adams instead. At the next election in 1828 Jackson defeated John Quincey Adams, and then won reelection in 1832. Always lucky in surviving numerous brushes with death, Jackson survived an assassination attempt in January 1835 when a deranged man fired two pistols at him at point blank range in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol.[1]

On March 25, 1835, Jackson said in a letter:[2]

I was brought up a rigid Presbyterian, to which I have always adhered. Our excellent Constitution guarantees to every one freedom of religion, and charity tells us (and you know Charity is the real basis of all true religion) ... judge the tree by its fruit. All who profess Christianity believe in a Saviour, and that by and through Him we must be saved. ... We ought, therefore, to consider all good Christians whose walks correspond with their professions, be they Presbyterian, Episcopalian, Baptist, Methodist or Roman Catholic.

After honoring the precedent of George Washington to resign after serving two terms as President, Jackson then supported and advised many future candidates, most notably James K. Polk.

Jackson died on June 8, 1845. [3] [4]

Since 1928, Jackson's 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.

References

  1. ↑ http://www.amerisearch.net/index.php?date=2004-03-25&view=View
  2. ↑ Id.
  3. ↑ Encyclopedia of Presidents Andrew Jackson By Alice Osinski Children's Press
  4. ↑ Encyclopedia of Presidents James K. Polk By Dee Lillegard Children's Press
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