Regardless of the controversy, Andrew Jackson should be remembered as a hero because of his radical selflessness, executing the common American’s envisionment for national unity. During the Nullification Crisis involving South Carolina in 1832, President Jackson incorporated diplomacy with John C. Calhoun and the federal army to enforce tariffs on imported goods that only benefitted the Northern states. By doing so, President Jackson further implemented the power state governments preserved over the federal government, making sure laws were constitutional for all geographical regions. Therefore, Jackson’s heroic presidency ensured a united country that recognized the equality of all, not just the few who benefitted from the American government’s
