Andrew Jackson was the seventh president of the United States of America. Born on the 15th of March 1767 to Scotch-Irish immigrant parents Andrew Jackson Sr. and Elizabeth Hutchinson, Andrew Jackson was the first American president to be born out of an aristocrat family (History Empire, n.
d.).This is one of the main reasons why I think Andrew Jackson’s presidential election was regarded as a victory for the common man—he was a common man himself. His rise from humble beginnings to high ranking positions was inspirational to a lot of people and gave him a lot of appeal, which in turn made it possible for him to win the presidential election.Andrew Jackson was the first president outside of the original Revolutionary circle (incredible-people.
com, n.d.). Presidents that came before him were important figures of the revolution—well at least, in my opinion, they did more notable things than what Andrew Jackson did.
Jackson fought alongside common people during the revolution—with traders, farmers, etc. He was the first president to be “from” the people. Kennedy may have popularized a familiar expression, but I think Andrew Jackson was the first real “man of the people.”His humble background alone is enough to consider his presidential win as a victory for the common man. How many presidents today can claim that they have been in a similar situation like Andrew Jackson? Few I bet.As I see it, most head of states today come from rich, influential families with strong political backgrounds; the likes of a leader with an impoverished background like Andrew Jackson are a rarity.
From rags to the seat of power of what would eventually become the world’s only superpower is a story that carries much appeal, and that appeal just translated to Andrew Jackson’s popular appeal, which made it possible for him to win the presidential election of 1828 and again in 1832 for a second term.ReferencesHistory Empire. (n.d.). Andrew Jackson.
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com. (n.d.). Biography of Andrew Jackson. Incredible People.
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