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    could claim that President Andrew Jackson fills the bill of each category. President Jackson’s legacy is one that is continuously being rewritten and reformed. Andrew Jackson‚ the man who set forth plans that would normally send men wallowing in fear‚ became a war hero during the War of 1812‚ destroyed the Second Bank of the United States‚ eliminated the national debt‚ and conquered and triumphed over the Supreme Court. In a sense a man larger than life‚ Jackson paved the way for the many liberties

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    The album I chose is “Bad” by Michael Jackson. It was released on August 31‚ 1987 . The album sold over 45 million copies . It was the first album to have over five different songs hit the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart . Jackson wrote and co-produced‚ alongside Quincy Jones the producer‚ nine of the eleven songs . It took just over a year to record and he earned the Video Vanguard Award at the MTV VMA awards in 1988 . “Thriller”‚ Jackson’s first album and was a big hit which is why

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    development of an individual’s psychological makeup; including heredity and environment. Michael Jackson is quite possibly the most famous person to live during the 21st Century. Born August 29‚ 1958 in Gary‚ Indiana to struggling middle-class parents‚ Michael learned all too quickly the reality and price of being famous. Although the world adored him from the moment he was a small child as a member of the Jackson Five and throughout the rest of his life‚ it was difficult to ignore the obvious changes to

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    day’s society. According to TMZ’s website‚ rumors about Jackson and his children’s former nanny escalated to the fullest. Media claimed that Michael and the nanny‚ Rwaramba‚ were involved with each other in a three year secret relationship and that the

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    Andrew Jackson Hero Outline After reviewing Andrew Jackson’s positive and negative actions‚ it has come to a conclusion that he was in the position of a hero. In the 1800’s President Andrew Jackson showed he was a hero to the reduce in Federal debts‚ winning the Battle of New Orleans‚ and hearing the voices of the people and giving them the chance to vote for their president. Despite all his positive work‚ he also made many negative decisions‚ but none mayor and serious. Andrew Jackson made an

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    Andrew Jackson was a tough and strong willed man who went through many hardships. Most of his hardships were personal but he still had to go through many government and political problems including war and treason. 3 of his most remembered but not always most liked hardships he had to deal with while in office‚ South Carolina‚ The National Bank‚ and the Indian Removal act. In December‚ 1830s Andrew Jackson was dealing with another state‚ South Carolina. South Carolina did not agree with Andrew Jackson

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    “Old Hickory” was depicted as both a tyrant and a person of democratic ideals. Andrew Jackson had laid his mark on the history of the United States. Gaining reputation with his outstanding victory in the Battle of New Orleans‚ Jackson continued the flow of appealing to the people by running for the presidential role in 1824 and 1828. Aiming for the majority vote in the Election of 1828‚ Jackson’s presidential campaign sought to reform the government against the “corrupt bargain” that had taken place

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    Antonioli US History 18 November 2009 For the Common Man? With Jackson ’s warm welcome to office in 1829‚ a strong foundation was set for a powerful Democratic rule. With Jackson ’s Machiavellian theories he believed that the "ends justified the means"(Remini). Jackson integrated those beliefs into his presidency and used big government means to create a more democratic nation. Andrew Jackson and his policies strengthened the new American nationalism. Through his actions during

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    Old Hickory Andrew Jackson‚ the seventh president of the United States‚ was the first president to come from an upbringing that was unlike his opponents. South Carolina‚ in the year 1767‚ Andrew was born and shortly after he was orphaned as a youth. Even at his young age‚ he still displayed his infamous traits of courage and passion which followed him throughout his life. As he grew older he moved to Tennessee‚ where he decided to study law. It was then that he became interested in the local politics

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    whatever initial reason they had is valid‚ but Andrew Jackson does not belong on the $20 bill. There are more deserving American figures that can be represented on something that we see so often! George Washington (Mr. $1)‚ Thomas Jefferson (Mr. $2)‚ Abraham Lincoln (Mr. $5)‚ Alexander Hamilton (Mr. $10)‚ Ulysses S. Grant (Mr. $50)‚ and Benjamin Franklin (Mr. $100) have all done something to better America and its future. All Andrew Jackson did was distance himself from the diversity that would

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