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Andrew Jackson

by Noah & Layton from Hixson, Tennessee

Andrew Jackson, Tennessee Hero

Andrew Jackson was born March 15, 1767 in Waxhaw, South Carolina. His father died shortly after his birth. His mother had to raise him and his three brothers alone in the backwoods of early America. As a young boy of 9 he was interested in the Revolutionary War. His brother and he were captured by the British and sent to a Prisoner of War camp. He refused to clean the boots of an officer and the officer sliced him with his sword, leaving him with a scar for the rest of his life. His brothers died in the war due to smallpox and he was left alone at a young age. His mother died in the Revolutionary War while traveling south to Charleston, South Carolina to tend to American prisoners of war. Andrew Jackson grew up hating the British.

Andrew fought in many battles against the British and then later the Seminole, French and Spanish. He was a harsh man and his nickname became Old Hickory. As a young man he was a school teacher for a while in South Carolina and then he decided to study law. He was a man of the people and lived a life full of duals and fights. He became an attorney in Tennessee and became a public prosecutor. In 1791 he married Rachel Robards of Natchez, Mississippi. He fought against the British in the War of 1812. He also fought with his Tennessee/Cherokee Militia against the Creeks and later the Seminole.

Andrew Jackson made a name for himself and became the 7th President of the United States. Andrew Jackson's home is called the Hermitage and it is located in Nashville, Tennessee.

Andrew Jackson demonstrated characteristics of a hero by his determination, honesty and willingness to fight for his country and freedom.

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Last edited 11/30/2010 12:00:00 AM

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