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List of memorials to Andrew Jackson

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A man with wavy gray hair in white shirt, black bowtie, and black coat. Faces left.
Jackson in 1824, painted by Thomas Sully

This is a list memorials to Andrew Jackson, the 7th president of the United States.

Cities, towns, and villages

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Counties

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Educational institutions

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Military vessels

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Statues

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Parks

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Other

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A tomb in a garden covered by a circular roof
Tomb of Andrew and Rachel Jackson at The Hermitage

Portrayal on banknotes and stamps

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A piece of paper with the number "20," showing a man in the middle
Jackson portrait on obverse $20 bill

Jackson has appeared on U.S. banknotes as far back as 1869, and extending into the 21st century. His image has appeared on the $5, $10, $20, and $10,000 note. Most recently, his image has appeared on the U.S. $20 Federal reserve note beginning in 1928.[11] In 2016, Treasury Secretary Jack Lew announced his goal that by 2020 an image of Harriet Tubman would replace Jackson's depiction on the front side of the $20 banknote, and that an image of Jackson would be placed on the reverse side, though the final decision will be made by his successors.[12]

Jackson has appeared on several postage stamps. He first appeared on an 1863 two-cent stamp, which is commonly referred to by collectors as the Black Jack

Andrew Jackson is one of the few American presidents to appear on U.S. Postage more than the usual two or three times, appearing on at least twelve different issues as of 2023. The U.S. Post Office released a postage stamp in his honor 18 years after his death, with the issue of 1863, a 2-cent black issue, commonly referred to by collectors as the 'Black Jack'.[13] due to the large portraiture of Jackson on its face printed in pitch black.[14] During the American Civil War, the Confederate government issued two Confederate postage stamps bearing Jackson's portrait.[15][a]

Portrayals on flags

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The flag of Jacksonville, depicting a silhouette of Andrew Jackson riding a horse

The current flag of Jacksonville, adopted by the Jacksonville City Council on 24 February 1976, has a silhouette of Jackson on horseback.[16]

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Jackson and his wife Rachel were the main subjects of a 1951 historical novel by Irving Stone, The President's Lady, which told the story of their lives up until Rachel's death. The novel was the basis for the 1953 film of the same name starring Charlton Heston as Jackson and Susan Hayward as Rachel.[17][18]

Jackson has been a supporting character in a number of historical films and television productions. Lionel Barrymore played Jackson in The Gorgeous Hussy (1936), a fictionalized biography of Peggy Eaton starring Joan Crawford.[19] The Buccaneer (1938), depicting the Battle of New Orleans, included Hugh Sothern as Jackson,[20] and was remade in 1958 with Heston again playing Jackson.[21] Brian Donlevy played Jackson in the Paramount Pictures 1942 film The Remarkable Andrew. Basil Ruysdael played Jackson in Walt Disney's 1955 Davy Crockett TV miniseries.[22]

Jackson is the protagonist of the comedic historic rock musical Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson (2008) with music and lyrics by Michael Friedman and book by Alex Timbers.[23]

See also

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Notes

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n Gannett 1905, p. 167.
  2. ^ Goode, James M. (2010). "Four Salutes to the Nation: The Equestrian Statues of General Andrew Jackson". White House Historical Association. Archived from the original on June 2, 2017. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  3. ^ "Tours of the State Capital: Statues and Monuments on Union Square". North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources. Archived from the original on November 18, 2016. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  4. ^ "Plaza Ferdinand VII Pensacola, Florida". National Park Service. Archived from the original on April 28, 2017. Retrieved June 2, 2017.
  5. ^ "Andrew Jackson". Architect of the Capitol. Retrieved March 2, 2018.
  6. ^ "History lesson plaque added to downtown Kansas City's Andrew Jackson statue". Kansas City Star. Retrieved August 19, 2018.
  7. ^ Kos, Eric J. (2021-03-10). "Park Redubbed 'Chochenyo Park'". Alameda Sun. Retrieved 2022-12-02.
  8. ^ Summers, Dave (June 22, 2020). "Petition Calls for Name Change at Andrew Jackson Post Office in Rolando". NBC 7 San Diego. Retrieved 2020-06-24.
  9. ^ Sullivan Brennan, Deborah (2023-07-07). "Rolando post office renamed for longtime San Diego lawmaker Susan Davis". San Diego Union-Tribune. Archived from the original on 2023-07-08. Retrieved 2023-12-01.
  10. ^ "Trenton Historical Society, New Jersey".
  11. ^ "U.S. Currency FAQs". U.S. Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Archived from the original on May 5, 2015. Retrieved December 28, 2017.
  12. ^ Zeitz, Josh (April 20, 2016). "Tubman replacing Jackson on the $20, Hamilton spared". Politico. Archived from the original on May 4, 2016. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
  13. ^ Patricia Kaufmann (May 9, 2006). "Smithsonian National Postal Museum". Arago.si.edu. Retrieved December 5, 2011.
  14. ^ "2-cent Jackson issue of 1863". Smithsonian National Postal Museum. Archived from the original on July 23, 2011. Retrieved December 18, 2010.
  15. ^ Kaufmann, Patricia (May 9, 2006). "2-cent Green Andrew Jackson". Smithsonian National Postal Museum. Archived from the original on March 29, 2012. Retrieved December 5, 2011.
  16. ^ ""More Jax Facts: The City of Jacksonville's Official Flag"". City of Jacksonville, About Jacksonville.
  17. ^ "Tribute to Jackson and His Wife". The New York Times. May 22, 1953. Archived from the original on March 8, 2016. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  18. ^ Krebs, Albin (August 28, 1989). "Irving Stone, Author of 'Lust for Life,' Dies at 86". The New York Times. Archived from the original on September 4, 2016. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  19. ^ Nugent, Frank S. (September 5, 1936). "Democratic Unconvention in 'The Gorgeous Hussy', at the Capitol – 'A Son Comes Home', at the Rialto". The New York Times. Archived from the original on March 7, 2016. Retrieved July 6, 2017.
  20. ^ "The Buccaneer". historyonfilm.com. Archived from the original on March 30, 2014. Retrieved March 16, 2014.
  21. ^ McGee, Scott. "The Buccaneer (1959)". Turner Classic Movies. Archived from the original on August 17, 2016. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
  22. ^ "Overview for Basil Ruysdael". Turner Classic Movies. Archived from the original on September 26, 2016. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
  23. ^ "Bloody Bloody Andrew Jackson". stageagent.com. Archived from the original on June 25, 2016. Retrieved July 6, 2017.


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