Five Things About President Andrew Jackson-- Part 2: For "The Common Man"

1.  The Battle of New Orleans made him famous.

2.  He preached about helping "the common man."  He also rode a populist wave into office.

3.  Wasn't interested in helping Indians.  he was ruthless against them and caused the Indian Removal Act.

4.  He was very much against a national banking system.

5.  He was lucky to be alive, often injured in duels and had many diseases.

--Brock-Perry