Jackson vetoed the rechartering of 2nd Bank leading to the creation of the Whig Party.
South Carolina attempted to nullify federal tariff laws. Federal troops sent to South Carolina on December 10.
1835
U.S. became debt free (briefly) for the only time in history.
Jackson signs Treaty of New Echota with unrecognized leaders of Cherokee Nation, which allows him to force the Cherokees to move to land in what is now Oklahoma. 4,000 Native Americans die on this journey, also known as the Trail of Tears.
1836
6000 Mexicans defeated 190 Americans in 12 days at the Alamo on March 6.
The Specie Circular ordered that gold and silver were the only currency acceptable for the purchase of federal lands, issued on July 11.
From the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia, in addition to information on the Presidents themselves, they have first lady and cabinet member biographies, listings of presidential staff and advisers, and timelines detailing significant events in the lives of each administration.
This not-so-brief biography was written by Hal Morris for the American Revolution HTML project. This original material goes into detail about his triumphs and controversies.
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Andrew Jackson: 7th President of the United States | Biography
This memorial to Jackson, located on 360-acres in Lancaster, South Carolina, includes a museum, campgrounds and resources for other outdoor activities.
The home of Andrew Jackson. A brief description, history, archaelogical plans and tourist information.
Points of Interest:
701 West South Main Street, Waxhaw, North Carolina
196 Andrew Jackson Park Rd, Lancaster, SC 29720
4580 Rachels Ln, Hermitage, TN 37076
Additional Facts:
Jackson was the only president who served in both the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812.
Jackson was the only president to have been a prisoner of war. He was thirteen when he joined the South Carolina militia to fight in the Revolutionary War. After his capture, he was ordered to clean the boots of a British officer. Jackson refused. The officer then drew his sword and slashed Jackson across the forehead, leaving a scar.
Jackson was the first president born in a log cabin.
Jackson was involved in many duels. A duel on May 30, 1806 against Charles Dickinson was over some unflattering remarks made about Jackson's wife. In this duel Jackson was wounded. After he was hit, he took aim and fired at Dickinson. Jackson's gun misfired. As Dickinson was forced to stand his ground, Jackson took aim once again and killed Dickinson. The bullet that wounded Jackson was lodged near his heart and could not be safely removed. He carried that bullet in his chest for the rest of his days.
Jackson was the first president to ride on a railroad train.
in 1834, Jackson became the first (and so far only) president to have been censured by the Senate. It was removed in 1837.
Quotes:
“Any man worth his salt will stick up for what he believes right, but it takes a slightly better man to acknowledge instantly and without reservation that he is in error.”
“Take time to deliberate; but when the time for action arrives, stop thinking and go in.”
“I know what I am fit for. I can command a body of men in a rough way; but I am not fit to be President.”
“Americans are not a perfect people, but we are called to a perfect mission.”
“There is no pleasure in having nothing to do; the fun is having lots to do and not doing it.”
“Fear not, the people may be deluded for a moment, but cannot be corrupted.”
“It is a damn poor mind indeed which can’t think of at least two ways to spell any word.”
Pres. Jackson’s Disrupted Funeral - a Presidential Story Ep. 7