Andrew Jackson
Dates and Places
Andrew Jackson was born on March 15, 1757 in South Carolina. He died on June 8, 1845 in Nashville, Tennessee.
Accomplishments
Jackson is famous because he was the 7th president of the United States and he was a general in the "War of 1812."
Young Life and Family
Jackson's father died a few days before was born. At age nine he learned how to read. When he was 13 he was a messenger for the troops of the revolutionary war.
Adult Life
He became an attorney and moved to Tennessee. He became a general during the war of 1812. His soldiers thought he was as tough as an old hickory tree. "Old Hickory" became his nickname. He was president from 1829 to 1837. He served two terms. He died at age 78.
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Bibliography:
Bausum, Ann. Our Country's Presidents. 107-109. Biographies Aquila's Home Page Revised:3-11-2002 For information, contact John Dyer, Media Specialist, Aquila Primary Center. Copyright © 2001 John H. Dyer. Any use or redistribution of this information without permission is prohibited.