Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson (March 15, 1767 – June 8, 1845) was an American soldier and statesman who served as the seventh President of the United States from 1829 to 1837 and was the founder of the Democratic Party. Before being elected to the presidency, Jackson served in Congress and gained fame as a general in the United States Army. As president, Jackson sought to advance the rights of the "common man" against a "corrupt aristocracy" and to preserve the Union.

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Any man worth his salt will stick up for what he believes right but it takes a slightly better man to acknowledge instantly and without reservation that he is in error.

Nullification means insurrection and war, and the other states have a right to put it down.

I cannot consent that my mortal body shall be laid in a repository prepared for an Emperor or a King my republican feelings and principles forbid it the simplicity of our system of government forbids it.

Take time to deliberate, but when the time for action arrives stop thinking and go in.

I am a Senator against my wishes and feelings, which I regret more than any other of my life.

I've got big shoes to fill. This is my chance to do something. I have to seize the moment.

There is no pleasure in having nothing to do, the fun is having lots to do and not doing it.

Elevate those guns a little lower.

You must pay the price if you wish to secure the blessing.

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