Show Andrew Jackson Military Hero Andrew J Jackson seventh President President President dent of the United States was a military hero before he entered the national political scene During the War of 1312 he was in command of forces forc-es that defended the thc southern bor border er and durin during his campaigns against the Indians was called Old Hickory by his soldiers because of his toughness tt He is even better known however as the hero of the battle of New Orleans fought January January Janu Janu- ary 8 1815 General Jacksons Jackson's defense defense defense de de- de- de of the city of New Orleans proved to be a quick and decisive victory over o the British Americans learned later Inter however that it did not influence the outcome of the war because it was fought two weeks after a treaty of peace had been signed in Europe between Englan England Eng Eng- lan land and the United States Slates Lack of sp speedy communication facilities ha had delayed the peace tidings |