4. Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson, the seventh president, is remembered for his populist appeal and military triumphs, but his legacy is deeply marred by his ownership of hundreds of enslaved people at The Hermitage. Jackson not only profited from slavery but also enforced policies that devastated both enslaved Africans and Indigenous peoples, including the infamous Indian Removal Act. The full scope of Jackson’s involvement with slavery and his impact on marginalized communities is documented by The Hermitage.
