Andrew Jackson was unforgettable as a politician and as an individual. His back-country upbringing brought him grit and stamina unattainable to many upper-class Easterners. Known as the "Old Hero," his military victories brought him praise throughout America. Another distinguishable trait of Jackson's was his disgust for the national bank. Altogether, this frontiersman had a distinct character with many eccentric features and a strong hand on national politics. Jackson was raised as an isolated frontiersman. He …showed first 75 words of 921 total…

…showed last 75 words of 921 total…he was only as corrupt as any American citizen. As far as a ranking is concerned, I would place him in the near great category because he not only had a firm grip on his duties, but also had a firm grip on the public's heart. Biblography "Jackson, Andrew," Microsoft Encarta Encyclopedia 99. 1993-1998 Microsoft Corporation. "Jackson, Andrew," The American Spectrum Encyclopedia. 1991ed. Wintz, Sean. "Jackson, Andrew," History Channel Online. 9 April 2002. <www.historychannel.com/>