Life of Andrew Jackson

Life of Andrew Jackson

Period: Mar 15, 1767 to Jun 8, 1845

This timeline shows ten of the most important events in Andrew Jackson's life.

Inauguration

Mar 4, 1829

Andrew Jackson was inaugurated.
Source: https://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/inaugurations/jackson/index.html

Tensions

Apr 13, 1830

Tensions between Jackson and Calhoun rise.
Source: millercenter.org/president/andrew-jackson/key-events

Indian Removal Act

May 26, 1830

Congress passes Indian Removal Act.
Source: https://www.loc.gov/rr/program/bib/ourdocs/Indian.html

Indian Removal Act

May 28, 1830

Andrew Jackson signs Indian Removal Act.
Source: https://history.state.gov/milestones/1830-1860/indian-treaties

National Bank

Jul 10, 1832

Andrew Jackson opposes the Second National Bank of the United States.
Source: millercenter.org/president/andrew-jackson/key-events

Reelection

Nov 2, 1832

Andrew Jackson won reelection.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_presidential_election,_1832

Nullification Proclamation

Dec 10, 1832

Andrew Jackson issues the Nullification Proclamation, reaffirming his belief that states and municipalities are forbidden from nullifying acts.
Source: millercenter.org/president/andrew-jackson/key-events

National Debt

Jan 8, 1835

Andrew Jackson terminated the national debt. Source: https://www.npr.org/sections/money/2011/04/15/135423586/when-the-u-s-paid-off-the-entire-national-debt-and-why-it-didnt-last

Independence

Mar 2, 1837

Jackson recognized Texas's independence.
Source: millercenter.org/president/andrew-jackson/key-events