Noun
7th president of the US; successfully defended New Orleans from the British in 1815; expanded the power of the presidency (1767-1845)
Source: WordNetA British invasion of Louisiana (unknowingly launched after the Treaty of Ghent was negotiated to end the war) was defeated with heavy British losses by General Andrew Jackson at the Battle of New Orleans in January 1815. Source: Internet
Although they recognized Texas sovereignty, Presidents Andrew Jackson (1829 – 1837) and Martin Van Buren (1837 – 1841) declined to pursue annexation. Source: Internet
Andrew Jackson was elected president of the United States in 1829, and with his inauguration the government stance toward Indians turned harsher. Source: Internet
Andrew Jackson and the Course of American Freedom, 1833–1845. vol. Source: Internet
Andrew Jackson received more electoral and popular votes than any other candidate, but not the majority of 131 electoral votes needed to win the election. Source: Internet
Black Lives Matter: Protesters try to pull down Andrew Jackson statue near White HouseProtesters tried to pull down a statue of former United States President Andrew Jackson near the White House before being dispersed by police. Source: Internet