Protesters Try To Tear Down A Statue Of Andrew Jackson in DC, Police Intervene With Force (24 pictures)

Andrew Jackson was the seventh president of the United States. He is known for founding the Democratic Party and was the target of the first attempted presidential assassination. He was also a slave…

Joe Winner

Published Jun 23, 2020 11:54 AM EDT

WASHINGTON, DC – JUNE 22: Protesters attempt to pull down the statue of Andrew Jackson in Lafayette Square near the White House on June 22, 2020 in Washington, DC. Protests continue around the country over police brutality, racial injustice and the deaths of African Americans while in police custody. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)

Andrew Jackson was the seventh president of the United States. He is known for founding the Democratic Party and was the target of the first attempted presidential assassination. He was also a slave owner and many want this statue removed.