What did Andrew Jackson do that was admirable?

In war he certainly did. By the standards of his time, he was a true American hero. With his presidency, not so much. But he did help us to avoid Civil War in 1830. He was a very strong leader, due to his strong will. Most of the time, he merely did what Andrew Jackson thought was best. read more

A look at Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States, from the Battle of New Orleans to the Indian Removal Act. A look at Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States, from the Battle of New Orleans to the Indian Removal Act. read more

Both of Jackson’s parents, Andrew and Elizabeth, were born in Ireland’s Country Antrim (in present-day Northern Ireland), and in 1765 they set sail with their two sons, Hugh and Robert, from the port town of Carrickfergus for America. read more