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Andrew Jackson (March 15, 1767 – June 8, 1845) was an American politician and lawyer who served as the 7th president of the United States from 1829 to 1837. Before his presidency, he rose to fame as a general in the U.S. Army and served in both houses of the U.S. Congress. Jackson's legacy is controversial. He is often criticized for his policies that targeted Native Americans. He is also sometimes praised as an advocate for working Americans and for preserving the preserving the union of states. His political philosophy became the basis for the Democratic Party.