Andrew Jackson was the seventh President of the United States, serving from 1829 to 1837. He was born on March 15, 1767, in the Carolinas and became a national hero after his victory in the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812. Jackson was known for his strong leadership style and his role in founding the Democratic Party. Jackson's presidency is often associated with the controversial policy of Indian Removal, which led to the forced relocation of Native American tribes from their ancestral lands. His administration also implemented significant changes in the political landscape, promoting greater participation in government by the common man and opposing the Second Bank of the United States.