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Essay / Andrew Jackson: The Common Person Persident - 599
In 1767, Andrew and Elizabeth Jackson gave birth to a future American president. His birth indeed reflects his different way of being president. Known as an “ordinary person” president, Jackson had a very rare birth, an unexpected birth in the many cabins of one of his uncles. Jackson also had two brothers who both sadly died very young. Jackson continued to do incredible things in his life that led to great achievements during his American presidency. Jackson grew up in an Irish community. Growing up, Jackson was very mature and masculine. At a young age, Jackson's mother knew he would grow up and do great things. At the age of thirteen, Jackson served in the militia, which shows his love for country and how, even at a young age, Jackson knew that the United States was his home. This made Jackson a great role model for his brothers and friends, a quality of a good person. Additionally, his dedication to fighting for what he believed in shows his selflessness because no matter what, he would continue to fight. Since Jackson devoted most...