History of Andrew Jackson in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 11, 2025

Andrew Jackson, the seventh U.S. President (1829-1837), was a celebrated general and congressman before his presidency. A controversial figure, he's lauded for championing the common person and safeguarding the Union. However, he's also condemned for his policies towards Native Americans, particularly the Indian Removal Act. His ideology greatly influenced the formation of the Democratic Party. His presidency marked a shift towards greater democracy, although this expansion occurred at the expense of Native American populations.

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Full Timeline Legacy & Impact

1945: Schlesinger Redefines Jackson's Legacy

In 1945, Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.'s influential Age of Jackson redefined Jackson's legacy through the lens of Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal, describing the common man as a member of the working class struggling against exploitation by business concerns.

1948: Progressive Party Sees Themselves as Heirs

In 1948, The members of the Progressive Party saw themselves as the heirs to Jackson.

1955: Progressive Party Sees Themselves as Heirs

In 1955, The members of the Progressive Party saw themselves as the heirs to Jackson.

2009: C-SPAN Poll Ranking

In 2009, in a C-SPAN poll of historians, Jackson was ranked the 13th.

2014: Presidential Greatness Project Ranking

In 2014, the Presidential Greatness Project found that Jackson was rated the 9th greatest president and the third most polarizing president.

2016: Obama Announces Removal from $20 Bill

In 2016, Barack Obama's administration announced it was removing Jackson's portrait from the $20 bill and replacing it with one of Harriet Tubman.

2017: C-SPAN Poll Ranking

In 2017, in a C-SPAN poll of historians, Jackson was ranked the 18th.

2018: Presidential Greatness Project Ranking

In 2018, the Presidential Greatness Project found that Jackson was rated the 15th greatest president and the second most polarizing president.

2018: White Supremacist Group Uses Jackson's Image

In 2018, the white supremacist group Identity Evropa published a flier with Jackson's image beneath the slogan "European roots, American greatness".

2020: Protestors Attempt to Pull Down Jackson Statue

In 2020, anti-racist protestors in Washington D.C. attempted to pull down the Andrew Jackson statue in Lafayette Square.

2021: Biden Resumes Removal from $20 Bill

In 2021, Joe Biden's administration resumed the plan to remove Jackson's portrait from the $20 bill and replacing it with one of Harriet Tubman.

2021: C-SPAN Poll Ranking

In 2021, in a C-SPAN poll of historians, Jackson was ranked the 22nd.

2024: Bank Controversy Spending

By 2024 equivalent, Nicholas Biddle had spent over $7,874,200 in printing pamphlets, lobbying for pro-Bank legislation, hiring agents and giving loans to editors and congressmen.

2024: Settlement of Spoliation Claims Value

In 2024 equivalent, Jackson successfully settled spoliation claims with Denmark, Portugal, and Spain. France agreed to pay $152,403,200 to settle the claims.

2024: Treasury Theft and Navy Cost Reduction

In 2024 equivalent, investigations revealed that $8,300,000 was stolen from the Treasury during Adams's administration. These investigations also resulted in a reduction in costs to the Department of the Navy, saving $29,500,000 equivalent in 2024.