What happened to Andrew Jackson after his presidency?

Throughout his presidency, Jackson yearned for a quiet retirement at The Hermitage. When the time for it came, however, he found that he could not let go of politics. Jackson yearned to see his policies carried through and his reputation vindicated. read more

Jackson lived long enough to see his loyal disciple Polk installed in the presidency to carry on his work. Honors and tributes enriched Jackson's retirement. He was the living symbol of democracy and an endless parade of admirers trekked to The Hermitage to do him homage. read more

Most consequentially but surprisingly little known, Jackson continued politicking behind the scenes, for the goals of expanding US territory to the Pacific while avoiding a North-South split. read more

In contrast to his strong stand against South Carolina, Andrew Jackson took no action after Georgia claimed millions of acres of land that had been guaranteed to the Cherokee Indians under federal law, and he declined to enforce a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that Georgia had no authority over Native American tribal lands. read more