Andrew Jackson was born on March 15, 1767, near Lancaster, South Carolina, into a family of Scotch-Irish immigrants. His father passed away shortly before his birth. Jackson was raised by his mother, Elizabeth, alongside his two brothers. He spent his childhood in the Waxhaws region along the Carolina border. At the age of thirteen, he participated in the American Revolutionary War, during which he was wounded and taken prisoner. Both of his older brothers died during the war.

Following the conflict, Jackson pursued legal education in North Carolina, apprenticing under various attorneys. After completing his studies, he moved to Tennessee, where he began practicing law. Shortly thereafter, he was appointed as a public prosecutor, marking the beginning of his public service career.

^{Andrew Jackson Portrait  (Andrew Jackson's Hermitage)}

Military Service and the Onset of Political Career

In 1802, Jackson was appointed as a general in the Tennessee militia. During the War of 1812, he commanded American volunteer forces. He participated in the Creek War and later in the Seminole War, leading military operations in Florida. In 1819, Florida was ceded by Spain to the United States.

Jackson ran for the presidency in 1824 and received the highest number of popular votes. However, the election was decided in the House of Representatives in favor of John Quincy Adams. He ran again in 1828 and was elected President. The election process was widely discussed in both public and political spheres. His wife, Rachel Jackson, passed away shortly after the election.

Presidency (1829–1837)

Jackson served two terms as President of the United States from 1829 to 1837. During his presidency, he signed into law the Indian Removal Act of 1830, passed by Congress. Under this legislation, various treaties were signed with Native American communities, and several groups were relocated westward during its implementation.

During his administration, Jackson took measures to limit the operations of the Second Bank of the United States. In the tariff dispute between South Carolina and the federal government in 1832, he led the executive response to the conflict. Political appointments during his tenure were significantly influenced by internal party relations.

His public statements on slavery were limited. However, he supported the implementation of the "Gag Rule," a procedural measure that prevented anti-slavery petitions from being considered in Congress. Jackson also utilized enslaved labor on his Hermitage plantation during his presidency.

Following his presidency, Jackson returned to Tennessee and resided at his Hermitage estate. He died there in 1845. He spent his later years managing his estate and organizing personal correspondence.