Andrew Jackson was a statesman and a soldier, who served as the seventh President of the United States of America. Andrew Jackson served in Congress and he became famous first, as a general in the United States Army. He was. also the founder of the Democratic Party. However, with all of his accomplishments and fame, Jackson was still a controversial figure. Andrew Jackson was known as "King Mob" and he rode a wave of populism for the "common man" into the White House. This useful reference source & overview was compiled by historian Jeff Ellington; and covers Andrew Jackson's rise to the presidency and beyond, and it includes information and analysis about his successes and failures. Additional information and facts about Andrew Jackson's life, political career, and his legacy.