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 * __Andrew Jackson__**

__War of 1812__ By the time fo the 1812 conflict, Jackson had seen very little action as the general, or head, of the milita. He was a strong supporter of President Madison's declaration of war act and volunteered immediately for service on the Canadian front. Though he had little military experience to speak of, when the government was scrambling to defend the Gulf coast in late 1812, Jackson's name was submitted as leader of a volunteer force by his friend the Governor. The War of 1812 was where Jackson got his fame from. He was known for his marvelous plan to attack the British. When the British came, it looked like nobody was there because everybody was hiding. When they came on land, Andrew Jackson and the militia attacked them and won the battle. This was Jackson's greatest achievement.

__ President __ Andrew Jackson was the seventh president of the United States of America. He served a two terms (1829-1837). He was married to the late Rachel Jackson and had no kids. He later adopted a son who he named Andrew Jackson Jr. Rachel was always a big hit for the media during his presidency because it was said that she married Jackson while still being married to another man. After she died, Jackson said that he could forgive those who harmed him, but not those who harmed his wife. Jackson was kind of known as a jerk. He dislike many people while being president. The famous Henry Clay was one of his worst enemies. He even dislike his own vice president named John C. Calhoun. John was a man who favored slavery. Jackson was known for one of the saddest and most tragic events in American history. This event was called the "Trail of Tears." Jackson forced the Cherokee Indians to move west after telling them that they would forever remain in the east as long as he was president. The Cherokee felt very betrayed. Some decided to leave but some did not. Many died on this long journey to the west. It was one of the most tragic events and caused America to feel very bad for something that they did and later acknowledged as wrong. Jackson was not a very liked man while being president. He in June 1845. He was buried right beside his late wife Rachel.

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