7. Andrew Jackson

7th

Took office in 1829.

💡 Did you know? Andrew Jackson is regarded as the first „president of the common people“: he broke with the rule of the old elites.

1829 to 1837

Two terms.

💡 Did you know? Jackson's forceful presidency shaped a whole political era known as „Jacksonian Democracy“.

Democratic Party

As champion of the 'common man'.

💡 Did you know? From Jackson's following emerged the Democratic Party: the oldest active party in the world.

Old Hickory

After the tough hickory wood.

💡 Did you know? „Old Hickory“ (after the tough hickory wood) his soldiers called him for his toughness.

New Orleans 1815

In the War of 1812.

💡 Did you know? His victory at the Battle of New Orleans in 1815 made Jackson a national hero: ironically it was fought after the Treaty of Ghent had been signed but before it was ratified.