Death of Andrew Jackson

The tomb of Andrew and Rachel Jackson

Andrew Jackson made a great many contributions to society during his life and up until his death. From very humble beginnings he grew to become one of the most influential men of his age, a leader for the common man.

Andrew Jackson became the President at the age of 61, he is one of the few Presidents who can claim more popularity after his time in office than before it. ("Andrew Jackson," 2011) After retirement he enjoyed 8 years of life at the ‘Hermitage home’, a historical mansion containing a beautiful garden and plantation located in Davidson County, Tennessee. Andrew Jackson was chronically ill throughout his life with a cough and the shakes, he died on June 8, 1845 at the age of 78 due to tuberculosis, dropsy and heart failure. According to New World Encyclopedia his last words were: "Oh, do not cry. Be good children, and we shall all meet in Heaven."("Andrew Jackson," 2008) There is a tomb of remembrance to Jackson and his wife, Rachel. Hermitage garden that is open to the public as a museum.

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Image.Retrieved March 15.2011 from http://www.usgennet.org/usa/topic/preservation/presi/jackson1.htm

Research done by Swapna G. and Cathy K.