Andrew Jackson - 10 Interesting Facts
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Andrew Jackson, the sixth President of the United States, was a figure with many interesting aspects to his life and political career. Here are 10 amazing facts about him:
1. Self-Education: Jackson had no formal education and was self-educated. He studied law and became a lawyer without going through college.
2. Duels: Andrew Jackson fought several duels during his life. He was wounded in the duel several times, including one occasion where the bullet remained in his body for the rest of his life.
3. Battle of New Orleans: Jackson became a national hero for his victory at the Battle of New Orleans in 1815, which occurred after the peace treaty was signed but before news of peace reached American troops.
4. First President from the Western Frontier: Jackson was the first president to be born on the western frontier, adding to his wild and uncompromising image.
5. Assassination of Thomas Harrison: Jackson was the first president to survive an assassination attempt. In 1835, he shot his attacker, Richard Lowpens, who tried to hit him with a cane.
6. Indian Policy: Jackson led the forced evacuation of Native Americans from their lands on the East Coast, leading to the Voyage of Tears.
7. National Bank: Jackson repealed the National Bank Charter, considering it unfair to ordinary people and preferring decentralization of the financial system.
8. Louisiana Purchase: Under Jackson's leadership, the United States negotiated a treaty to purchase Florida from Spain, which expanded the country's territory.
9. Family tragedies: Jackson lost both of his parents and two brothers as a child. His wife Rachel died of a heart attack shortly after he was elected president.
10. Washington Monument: The Washington Monument, dedicated to Andrew Jackson, is one of the tallest monuments in the United States and stands on the Capitol grounds.
These facts highlight the complex personality and important legacy of Andrew Jackson in US history.
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