Ardrew Jackson spent time at the age of 21. studying law in the town of Jonesborough in what was known then as the State of Franklin. located now in my congressional district. I would like to thank the gentleman from Tennessee. Mr. Clement. for setting time aside on the floor of this House to honor President Andrew Jackson. an accomplished leader in every task he faced In business. war. and politics. Born in the Waxhaws country of South Carolina in 1767. this son of Irish immigrants hit the ground running. At the age of 13. his parents deceased. Andrew Jackson participated in the American Revolution. was later captured and released by British soldiers.
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