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Jonathan Osberg B3 3/7/11 The man who redefined American politics, worked his own way up in education and army, and was also known by “Old Hickory” Andrew Jackson. He was a Major General in the U.S. army. He was our 7th president. I would love to talk to him about the battle of New Orleans, his life before the army, and his presidency. The battle of New Orleans took place on Jan 8, 1815. Jackson was defending New Orleans. I am curious why he recruited French pirates to help him? I would want to ask him how it felt to be the hero of the war of 1812. That is the first topic I would talk to him about. Andrew Jackson was not born to wealth. He was the 3rd son of an immigrant family. His father died before he was born. Nevertheless He went to do great things like becoming a precursor for the state of Tennessee. His early life will defiantly keep us talking for hours. Andrew Jackson Is my favorite president. He is the first and only president to pay off the national debt. He established the spoils system of government. He personally led troop’s too South Carolina to keep it in the union. He was truly one of our greasiest presidents and it would be an honor to talk to him. I would learn mush form conversation. Many would say he was more like a king then a president. Yet, he left office after his 2nd term expired voluntarily (there was no law back then saying anyone had to leave office). There is much our current presidents could learn from him. I could see us talk for hours about various subjects. That is why I would talk to Andrew Jackson.