Andrew Jackson
Later Years
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Andrew Jackson retired on March 4,1837. His Vice President, Martin Van Buren, then became president. Jackson kept up his relationships with many leaders in Washington by continuing to give advice and keeping current subscriptions to over 20 newspapers. His influence helped bringing Texas into the United States in the spring of 1845.
Later in life, Jackson suffered with ill health. He had constant infections, pain, and trouble with his eyes and ears. Finally, on June 8, 1845, surrounded by family, Andrew Jackson died in his own bedroom in his own house, called The Hermitage.
Andrew Jackson is remembered by having his face on the U.S. twenty dollar bill.
