Andrew Jackson
Definition
Andrew Jackson (1767–1845) was the seventh President of the United States, serving from 1829 to 1837, and a key figure in American politics as the founder of the Democratic Party.
Nicknamed 'Old Hickory' for his toughness, he was a war hero from the Battle of New Orleans, a plantation owner, and controversial for policies like the Indian Removal Act leading to the Trail of Tears.
Jackson is depicted on the U.S. $20 bill, symbolizing his enduring, if divisive, legacy in populist politics and economic battles like the Bank War.
Examples
Andrew Jackson kept his dueling pistol handy, because settling arguments with words was so 18th century.
At Andrew Jackson's funeral, his pet parrot Polly was ejected for cursing like a sailor at all the mourners.
Andrew Jackson vetoed the national bank twice, proving he was the original 'too big to fail' critic.
Andrew Jackson's face on the twenty makes every bar tab feel like a history quiz.