Andrew Jackson

1767-03-15 - 1845-06-08 Contemporaries

Andrew Jackson (1767–1845) was the seventh president of the United States, serving from 1829 to 1837. He rose to fame as a U.S. Army general and served in both houses of the U.S. Congress. His political philosophy, known as Jacksonian democracy, dominated his presidency. His legacy is controversial: he is praised for preserving the union of states and criticized for his policies toward Native Americans.