Andrew Jackson was born on the border of North and South Carolina in 1767. Though a ... After the War of 1812, Jackson served in the First Seminole War, invading Spanish Florida and forcing a peace treaty. Because of ... Donate today to preserve War of 1812 battlefields and the nation's history for generations to come. read more
Had Jackson been alive at the start of the Civil War, Mr. Meacham said, it would be difficult to predict his reaction. It would have brought his commitment to the Union into conflict with his identity as an unapologetic slave owner. Mr. Jackson was from Tennessee, which fought for the Confederacy. read more
They love Andrew Jackson. They love Andrew Jackson in Tennessee. ZITO: He’s fascinating. TRUMP: I mean, had Andrew Jackson been a little later, you wouldn’t have had the Civil War. He was a very tough person, but he had a big heart. He was really angry that he saw what was happening with regard to the Civil War. read more