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Jackson, a key general in the War of 1812, won widespread admiration for his victory over the British at New Orleans. Jackson received support from various state political factions in 1824; by 1828, enough had sided with "Old Hickory" to win a number of elections in different states and take over the federal government in Washington. Jackson established the foundation for democracy, eliminated the national debt, created a new currency, improved ties with other countries worldwide, and won new lands for the United States.
During his two terms in office, he increased administrative authority and changed the President's position from chief executive to popular tribune.