When Major-General Andrew Jackson imposed martial law on New Orleans during the winter of 1814-1815, he could not possibly have known the repercussions that would follow. For not only was the legality of his declaration debated at the time, but it arose as a divisive political issue on ...
that the portraits of Harriet Tubman and Andrew Jackson will “share” the twenty-dollar bill—which the latter has embodied for almost a century—highlights a glaring incongruity: A formerly enslaved black woman and abolitionist leader is being placed in iconic proximity with an exemplary historical...
Andrew Jackson was an American general and seventh president of the United States (1829–37). He was the first U.S. president to come from the area west of the Appalachians and the first to gain office by a direct appeal to the mass of voters. His politi
Political Affiliation: Democratic Party Show More Top Questions What was Andrew Jackson’s education? How did Andrew Jackson become well-known in the United States? What were Andrew Jackson’s accomplishments? The United States' seventh president: Andrew JacksonAn overview of Andrew Jackson.(more) ...
Political Affiliation: Democratic Party Show More Top Questions What was Andrew Jackson’s education? How did Andrew Jackson become well-known in the United States? What were Andrew Jackson’s accomplishments? The United States' seventh president: Andrew JacksonAn overview of Andrew Jackson.(more) ...
Political Affiliation: Democratic Party Notable Family Members: spouse Eliza Johnson Show More Top Questions When did Andrew Johnson become president of the United States? Why did Andrew Johnson veto the Reconstruction Acts? Why was Andrew Johnson impeached? Andrew Johnson: The first U.S. pre...
In full: Andrew Jackson Young, Jr. Born: March 12, 1932, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. (age 92) Title / Office: mayor (1982-1990), Atlanta House of Representatives (1973-1977), United States Political Affiliation: Democratic Party Role In: American civil rights movement See all relat...