Dates in Office: 1809-1817
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- Known as the "Father of the Constitution".
- Embargo Act was repealed before he took office.
- U.S. prohibited trade with Britain and France unless the U.S. could remain neutral.
- Election of 1812, where the War of 1812 was the key issue present.
- Declare war with Britain, War of 1812.
- War of 1812, had been a success.
- Ended war with Treaty of Ghent, agreed to by both the United States and Britain.
- Battle of New Orleans, victory for Jackson.
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