Andrew Jackson, a president of the people, died on June 8th, 1845. Jackson died near Nashville, Tennessee, at his family estate called the Hermitage. Since Jackson's father died shortly after his birth, he had no male adult figure to look up to. This led to Jackson being a self-made man. He attended school until he was thirteen years of age before serving in the Revolutionary War. His strength of character showed itself at a young age …showed first 75 words of 434 total…

…showed last 75 words of 434 total…that the government should be focused on the common American citizen. Andrew Jackson's strong use of the powers of his office made his years of presidency to be well known as the "Age of Jackson." Jackson left a distinct mark on Americans during his reign of President. The legacy of Andrew Jackson stands today as an example of what one determined individual can achieve in spite of harsh conditions. Andrew Jackson was a true hero.