Who is Andrew Jackson from The Creature from Jekyll Island: A Second Look at the Federal Reserve and what is their importance?

Jackson was President of the US from 1829 to 1837. He was known as a populist with deep disdain for financiers who tried to manipulate national and world events. He fought against Nicholas Biddle and his plans to gain financial control of the country. Jackson won the fight when Biddle died before his plans could be put into law.