Quotes about Andrew Jackson
From his proceedings in Congress, he appears demented, and his actings and doings inspire my pity more than anger.
— Andrew Jackson
The real truth of the matter is, as you and I know, that a financial element in the larger centers has owned the Government ever since the days of Andrew Jackson...
— Franklin D. Roosevelt
The Bible is the rock on which this Republic rests.
— Andrew Jackson
I would sincerely regret, and which never shall happen whilst I am in office, a military guard around the President.
— Andrew Jackson
After eight years as President I have only two regrets: that I have not shot Henry Clay or hanged John C. Calhoun.
— Andrew Jackson
Democracy shows not only its power in reforming governments, but in regenerating a race of men and this is the greatest blessing of free governments.
— Andrew Jackson
Democracy shows not only its power in reforming governments, but in regenerating a race of men and this is the greatest blessing of free governments.
— Andrew Jackson
Our government is founded upon the intelligence of the people. I for one do not despair of the republic. I have great confidence in the virtue of the great majority of the people, and I cannot fear the result.
— Andrew Jackson