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University of Groningen
American History: Biographies:andrew Jackson Altrocious Saint in Bewildering Era
Here, read a summary of the life and career of Andrew Jackson, the 7th U.S. President. Part of a larger site about Andrew Jackson's presidency.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 7. Andrew Jackson
A brief biography featuring the professional life of President Andrew Jackson. Get details on his domestic policies, foreign affairs, presidential politics as well as what was happening during his administration.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Andrew Jackson: Duel With Charles Dickinson
From the American Revolution Project, this account from the University of Groningen of Andrew Jackson's duel with Charles Dickinson shows why the duel brought dishonor to Jackson. Use the naigation bar to return to the American...
Other
Potus: Andrew Jackson
Comprehensive facts about Andrew Jackson and his presidency. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Andrew Jackson
The Library of Congress presents a brief biography of Andrew Jackson, with portraits, additional articles about his life, and photos of documents from their archives.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Andrew Jackson: Henry Clay and the "Bank Wars"
Part of a biography of American president Andrew Jackson, this article surveys Jackson's veto of the Second Bank of the United States and the political intrigue involved in that.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Andrew Jackson: Jackson and Congress
As part of this larger biography of Andrew Jackson is this discussion of his relationship to Congress. Included are his attempt to correct the corruption in the bureaucracy and the major legislative events of his presidency.
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Edward Livingston (1764 1836)
Biography of Edward Livingston informs us about his life and rise to prominence as a statesman and U.S. diplomat in the age of President Andrew Jackson.
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Louis Mc Lane (1786 1857)
Appointed by Andrew Jackson, this biography on Louis McLane provides a brief summary of his life and career as a U.S. diplomat.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: John Caldwell Calhoun
This biographical resource on John Calhoun points out Calhoun's resignation, the first vice-president to resign from active office. Calhoun opposed Jackson's affirmative stand on the Tariff of 1828 which favored the Industrial North over...
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: John Forsyth (1780 1841)
Biography summarizing the life and career of John Forsyth, who held many governmental posts and served to Presidents, Van Buren and Jackson.
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Martin Van Buren (1782 1862)
Biography of Martin Van Buren talks about his rise to prominence serving as secretary of state under Andrew Jackson and then winning the 1836 election to become the 8th president of the U.S.
University of Groningen
American History: Biographies: Henry Clay (1777 1852)
This resource gives a good summary of Henry Clay's character and the accomplishments of his life.
White House Historical Association
The White House Historical Association: The Presidents
Complete biographies and photos of all past presidents.
University of Virginia
University of Virginia: Encountering the West: Nicholas Biddle
A brief but informative biography of Nicholas Biddle, whose accomplishments included his presidency of the Bank of the United States.
State Library of North Carolina
N Cpedia: James K. Polk
A summary of James Polk's life including comparisons and contrasts with Andrew Jackson.