7th US President
one of the shining military stars of the War
of 1812, Andrew Jackson had a dislike for the British that stemmed
from what he saw as a child in the struggle for independence.
was quarrelsome, fought duels and criticised the American government
for declaring war on Britain.
However, with the die cast, he volunteered his Tennessee militia
for active service.
1813 and 1814, Jackson fought the Creek Indians and finally defeated
them, then illegally occupied a Spanish base at Pensacola, Florida.
next military operation was probably his most famous and he was
sent to prepare the defences of New Orleans in case of British attack.
His planning worked perfectly and a British move against that city
was thrown back at the bloody battle of New
lawyer by profession, Jackson then returned to politics and he became
the seventh President of the United States in 1828.