First of all, let me say, Andrew Jackson was CRAZY!
He joined in the fighting in the Revolutionary War when he was only 13 years old. He was actually the only president to serve in both the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812.
He fought in a TON of duels, and barely escaped death a few times. He had bullets stuck in various parts of his body, including his arm and chest.
He also used to win and lose his money betting on horses.
He actually was 1 of 3 presidents who adopted, he had 11 children that were not his own.
His parrot "poll" crowed cuss words at Jackson's Funeral.
He was the first president to almost be assassinated. He was shot at point blank range at a funeral but the gun misfired...twice. He then wrestled the man to the ground and i would imagine a beating ensued.
All in all Andrew Jackson was a complex man, he did wonderful things, and he did horrible things...
But one thing is sure, he was rough around the edges and i bet he told AWESOME jokes!
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