Thorn In The Side Of Six American Presidents: The Impeccable Misadventures Of Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States, was a larger-than-life figure who left an indelible mark on American history. Known for his military prowess, his populist policies, and his fiery personality, Jackson was also a thorn in the side of six American presidents. From his early days in Tennessee to his retirement at the Hermitage, Jackson's career was marked by controversy and conflict.

Charles de Gaulle: A Thorn in the Side of Six American Presidents

by William R. Keylor

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Jackson's relationship with the six presidents he served under or against was often contentious. He clashed with James Monroe over Indian policy, with John Quincy Adams over the Bank War, and with Martin Van Buren over the Specie Circular. He also had strained relationships with William Henry Harrison, Zachary Taylor, and Millard Fillmore.

Despite his difficult relationships with other presidents, Jackson remains a popular figure in American history. He is remembered as a strong leader who defended the common man. His legacy is complex and controversial, but there is no doubt that he was one of the most significant presidents in American history.

Jackson's Early Life and Career

Andrew Jackson was born in 1767 in Waxhaw, South Carolina. His parents were Scots-Irish immigrants who had come to America in the 1740s. Jackson's father died when he was three years old, and his mother died when he was fourteen. Jackson was raised by his uncle, who taught him the values of hard work and self-reliance.

Jackson began his military career in the Revolutionary War. He served under George Washington and fought in several major battles, including the Battle of Cowpens and the Battle of Yorktown. After the war, Jackson returned to Tennessee, where he became a successful lawyer and politician. He served in the Tennessee House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate.

The War of 1812 and the Battle of New Orleans

Jackson's military career reached its peak during the War of 1812. He led the American forces to victory at the Battle of New Orleans in 1815. This victory made Jackson a national hero and helped to secure his election as president in 1828.

The Battle of New Orleans was a major turning point in the War of 1812. The British had invaded Louisiana in an attempt to capture New Orleans and control the Mississippi River. Jackson's forces outnumbered the British by more than two to one, and they were well-entrenched behind cotton bales. The British launched a frontal assault on Jackson's lines, but they were unable to break through. Jackson's forces counterattacked and routed the British, killing or wounding more than 2,000 men.

The Battle of New Orleans was a decisive victory for the United States. It ended the war and preserved American control of the Mississippi River. Jackson's victory made him a national hero and helped to secure his election as president in 1828.

The Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears

One of the most controversial aspects of Jackson's presidency was his Indian policy. Jackson believed that the Indians were a threat to the westward expansion of the United States. He supported the Indian Removal Act of 1830, which authorized the federal government to negotiate treaties with the Indians to exchange their lands east of the Mississippi River for lands west of the river.

The Indian Removal Act was a disaster for the Indians. The treaties were often negotiated under duress, and the Indians were forced to give up their ancestral lands for a fraction of their value. The Indians were also forced to relocate to unfamiliar and often hostile territory west of the Mississippi River.

The Trail of Tears was the forced removal of the Cherokee Indians from their lands in Georgia to Oklahoma. The Trail of Tears began in 1838 and lasted for several years. Thousands of Cherokee Indians died along the way from disease, starvation, and exposure. The Trail of Tears is a dark chapter in American history and a stain on Jackson's legacy.

The Nullification Crisis

Another major controversy during Jackson's presidency was the Nullification Crisis. The Nullification Crisis began in 1832 when South Carolina passed a law nullifying the federal tariffs of 1828 and 1832. South Carolina argued that the tariffs were unconstitutional and that the state had the right to nullify them.

Jackson responded to the Nullification Crisis by sending federal troops to South Carolina. He also issued a proclamation that declared the nullification law to be null and void. Jackson's actions helped to resolve the crisis and preserve the Union.

The Bank War

The Bank War was a conflict between Jackson and the Second Bank of the United States. Jackson believed that the bank was a

Charles de Gaulle: A Thorn in the Side of Six American Presidents

by William R. Keylor

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