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| {{Infobox_President | name=Andrew Jackson | | {{Infobox_President | name=Andrew Jackson |
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| Jackson defeated the Red Stick Creeks at the [[Battle of Horseshoe Bend]] in 1814. 800 "Red Sticks" were killed, but Jackson spared chief [[William Weatherford]]. [[Sam Houston]] and [[David Crockett]] served under Jackson at this time. After the victory, Jackson imposed the [[Treaty of Fort Jackson]] upon both the Northern Creek enemies and the Southern Creek allies, wresting 20 million acres (81,000 km²) from all Creeks for white settlement. Jackson was appointed Major General after this success. | | Jackson defeated the Red Stick Creeks at the [[Battle of Horseshoe Bend]] in 1814. 800 "Red Sticks" were killed, but Jackson spared chief [[William Weatherford]]. [[Sam Houston]] and [[David Crockett]] served under Jackson at this time. After the victory, Jackson imposed the [[Treaty of Fort Jackson]] upon both the Northern Creek enemies and the Southern Creek allies, wresting 20 million acres (81,000 km²) from all Creeks for white settlement. Jackson was appointed Major General after this success. |
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− | Jackson's service in the War of 1812 against the [[United Kingdom]] was conspicuous for bravery and success. When British forces menaced [[New Orleans, Louisiana|New Orleans]], Jackson took command of the defenses, including militia from several western states and territories. He was a strict officer, but was popular with his troops. It was said he was "tough as old hickory" wood on the battlefield, which gave him his nickname. In the [[Battle of New Orleans]] on [[January 8]], [[1815]], Jackson's 4,000 militiamen won a total victory over 10,000 British. The British had over 2,000 casualties to Jackson's 13 killed and 58 wounded or missing. | + | Jackson's service in the War of 1812 against the [[United Kingdom]] was conspicuous for bravery and success. When British forces menaced [[New Orleans, Louisiana|New Orleans]], Jackson took command of the defenses, including militia from several western states and territories, many of whom were summoned by the heroic messenger [[Holdfast Gaines]]. He was a strict officer, but was popular with his troops. It was said he was "tough as old hickory" wood on the battlefield, which gave him his nickname. In the [[Battle of New Orleans]] on [[January 8]], [[1815]], Jackson's 4,000 militiamen won a total victory over 10,000 British. The British had over 2,000 casualties to Jackson's 13 killed and 58 wounded or missing. |
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| The war, and especially this victory, made Jackson a national hero. He received the thanks of Congress and a gold medal by resolution of [[February 27]], [[1815]]. | | The war, and especially this victory, made Jackson a national hero. He received the thanks of Congress and a gold medal by resolution of [[February 27]], [[1815]]. |
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