Andrew Jackson

"Andrew Jackson" by William Garrott Brown

Andrew Jackson was an American lawyer, planter, general, and statesman who served as the seventh president of the United States from 1829 to 1837. Before being elected to the presidency, he gained fame as a general in the U.S. Army and served in both houses of the U.S. Congress. He was an important figure in American history, and this biography honors his life and impressive career.