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United States History, Law and Politics
Andrew Jackson
by William P. Meyers
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Andrew Jackson was the seventh President of the United States of America. He was elected President in 1828 and again in 1832. Prior to becoming President he had been a lawyer, professional gambler, slave-trader, pioneer and Indian-killer, and cotton plantation operator in Tennessee. He became famous during the War of 1812 after his troops won the Battle of New Orleans. He was the first President to be elected from the Democratic Party.
This page provides links to essays on Andrew Jackson by William P. Meyers, as well as links to external Web sites with Jackson information.
A Brief History of the Democratic Party. Includes Andrew Jackson's role in its formation.
Barack Obama Compared to Andrew Jackson. Compares the campaigns of the two men.
The War of 1812, Andrew Jackson, and Slavery. Part of a series on slavery and its impact on today's politics.
Related Sites
Andrew Jackson at Wikipedia
White House Biography of President Jackson A dirt-free bio.
State Library of North Carolina Jackson biography. Short but hits the highlights.
The Hermitage. Andrew Jackson's home, now a museum.