Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States of America, is one of the most remarkable and memorable political figures in American history. Born on March 15, 1767, on Waxhaw in the border of North and South Carolina, he matured to become a man with an imposing personality and equally noticeable presence. His two presidential terms (1828-1836) are noteworthy for his strong leadership and definitive involvement in the young country's many issues (the economy, sectionalism, government, …
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…it is today. His egalitarian ideals and decisive finality gave presidency a new dynamic. He was a unique president, as he embodied the common man, unlike others who did not know what it was to have a difficult upbringing. He also played an important role in the evolution of the Democratic Party, which still exists today. Andrew Jackson died on June 8, 1845, leaving behind the legacy of a man who cared about his nation and people.