Although Americans are prone to refer to Jackson as "Old Hickory" or, in his day, as "the Hero", the Indian tribes of his day gave him the nickname of "Sharp Knife". This nickname was based upon ... Read More
The Battle of New Orleans: Andrew Jackson and America's First Military Victory
I enjoyed this book even though I thought is was very positive towards the English! The efforts of MG Jackson and his men are mostly forgotten today and should be revisited to remember our past and ... Read More
Named Old Hickory, because of the tough resilience he showed as a soldier at the battle of New Orfleans, and as a statesman.
The first president to arise from the" common people", he became our ... Read More
