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1829-1837 President Andrew Jackson. By Andrew Lindner. Basic Info. *Andrew Jackson was born on March 15, 1767 and died 1845. His farther died shortly after his birth. * 2 His wife died when he was campaigning to be president. He adopted a son and named him Andrew Jr. Presidency.
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1829-1837 President Andrew Jackson By Andrew Lindner
Basic Info • *Andrew Jackson was born on March 15, 1767 and died 1845. • His farther died shortly after his birth. • *2His wife died when he was campaigning to be president. • He adopted a son and named him Andrew Jr.
Presidency • *3He was a Democrat. • *4He was the seventh president. • Jackson ran for President against John Quincy Adams and won. • His nickname was Old Hickory because he was tough.
Military History • Andrew Jackson joined the Continental Army at age 13. • He and his brother were captured for two weeks. • His two brothers died during combat. • He was a general. • *5He was named a war hero because he took two Spanish post.
Fun Facts • Jackson was born in a log cabin. • Richard Lawrence tried to assassinate Jackson but failed. • Jackson was a known dueler.