Video: Andrew Jackson – 7th President of the United States of America

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Andrew Jackson – 7th President of the United States of America

Learn more about the 7th President of the United States, Andrew Jackson. This video quickly covers his background, rise to the presidency, and little-discussed facts about the Commander in Chief.

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Andrew Jackson, a man of the people and a commander in controversy. Born in the Waxhaws region on the Carolinas border. Andrew Jackson was a child of the frontier whose leadership forged the early democratic party. His rise to national prominence began as a military hero in the war of 18. Jackson’s presidency is remembered for its vigorous style and populist decisions.

Notably, he signed the Indian removal act leading to the tragic trail of. tears, a decision that shadows his legacy. He also dismantled the Second Bank of the United States, which he criticized as an elitist institution, marking a shift toward more democratic engagement for the common man. Jackson’s life was filled with personal eccentricities, including his infamous pet parrot, Pole, who was ejected from Jackson’s funeral for swearing.

Known for his fiery temper, he was involved in several duels throughout his life, notably killing a man in a duel over a matter of honor, which also left him with a bullet lodged near his heart. Andrew Jackson