Andrew-jackson


Andrew (“Old Hickory”) 1767–1845, U.S. general: 7th president of the U.S. 1829–37.
Lady Barbara, Ward, Barbara.
Helen Hunt (Helen Maria Fiske) 1830–85, U.S. novelist and poet.
Jesse L(ouis) born 1941, U.S. Baptist minister and civil-rights and political activist.
Joseph Jefferson (“Shoeless Joe”) 1887–1951, U.S. baseball player.
Mahalia, 1911–72, U.S. gospel singer.
Robert Houghwout
[hou-uh t] /ˈhaʊ ət/ (Show IPA), 1892–1954, U.S. jurist: associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court 1941–54.
Thomas Jonathan (“Stonewall Jackson”) 1824–63, Confederate general in the American Civil War.
a city in and the capital of Mississippi, in the central part.
a city in W Tennessee.
a city in S Michigan.
a town in NW Wyoming: resort near Jackson Hole.
a male given name, meaning “son of Jack.”.
Contemporary Examples

A Justice Reflects Walter Isaacson June 28, 2009
How the Tea Party’s Apocalyptic Politics Are Destroying the Republican Party Joe McLean November 10, 2013
A Broadway Great Reveals His Secrets Shannon Donnelly November 11, 2010
Obama’s Nightmare: Reelected in 2012 but Republicans Take the Senate Thomas E. Cronin December 28, 2011
2008 Books Wrap The Daily Beast December 26, 2008

Historical Examples

The Fight for a Free Sea: A Chronicle of the War of 1812 Ralph D. Paine
Union and Democracy Allen Johnson
The American Language Henry L. Mencken
Andrew Jackson William Garrott Brown
The Battle of New Orleans Zachary F. Smith

noun
a city in and state capital of Mississippi, on the Pearl River. Pop: 179 599 (2003 est)
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Andrew. 1767–1845, US statesman, general, and lawyer; seventh president of the US (1829–37). He became a national hero after successfully defending New Orleans from the British (1815). During his administration the spoils system was introduced and the national debt was fully paid off
Colin (Ray). born 1967, Welsh athlete: gold medallist in the 110m hurdles at the world championships (1993, 1999), European Championships (1990, 1994, 1998, 2002), and Commonwealth Games (1990, 1994)
Glenda. born 1936, British stage, film, and television actress, and Labour politician. Her films include Women in Love (1969) for which she won an Oscar, The Music Lovers (1970), Sunday Bloody Sunday (1971), and Turtle Diary (1985); became a member of parliament in 1992
Jesse (Louis). born 1941, US Democrat politician and clergyman; Black campaigner for minority rights
Michael (Joe). 1958–2009, US pop singer, lead vocalist with the Jacksons (originally the Jackson 5) (1969–86). His solo albums include Thriller (1982), Bad (1987), and Invincible (2001)
Peter. born 1961, New Zealand film director, screenwriter, and producer; his films include Heavenly Creatures (1994), The Lord of the Rings trilogy (2001–03), King Kong (2005), and The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (2012)
Thomas Jonathan, known as Stonewall Jackson. 1824–63, Confederate general in the American Civil War, noted particularly for his command at the first Battle of Bull Run (1861)

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