Evening star., 1928-04-16
..:NOTADLES ACCLAIM
IACKSON'S CAREER
President Accepts Statue,
Placed by Tennessee
in Hall of Fame.
BY ]. RUSSELL YOUNG.

Andrew jackson, seventh President Of
the United States. took his place il)
; his country's Hall Of Fame yesterday
afternoon when his likeness, In bronze
was unveiled in Satutary Hall of the
Capitol
This memorial, a gift Of the people
OF Tennessee, was formally accepted on
behalf Of the Nation by President
Coolidge In the presence Of a diStin-
eutShed company.
The greatness of the rugged and
romantic Jackson WAS eNtolled in the
speech OF acceptance by Mr.. Coolidge
and by Henry II. Horton. Governor of
Tennessee. who made the presentation
on hehalf Of his State. Mrs Flora Myers
Gilenjine OF Tennessee. past State re-
gent OF the Daughters OF the American
Revolution. who presided over the cere~
monies, MRS. Alfred J. BroSSeau, presi-
cent general Of the Daughters cf the
American Revolution; Mrs. James &.
Caldwell representing the historic So
cletieS OF Nashville. Tenn: Mrs. A. S
Buchanan, Tennessee, recent Of the
Daughters Of the American Revolution.
and Claude J. Bowers Of New York.
historian and hioerapher.
Miss Pauline WILCOX OonelSon, a
kinswoman Of Andrew JackSons wife,
oficiated at the unveiling.
Jackson Is Eulogized.
In accepting the statue 10 the first
0I IenneSSee'S sons TO be immoTtshgexl
IN Ststuary Hall. President Coolidge de-
SeyibSd "Old Hickory" as one who eX-
empliiied the unlimited opportunities
offered 10 men in this country. regard
less OF seeming haroshipS and handi-
cars.
President Coolidge declared that his
tory accords 20 jackson one Of tho
high positions among the great names
cf this country, saying that he gave TO
the nationalist spirit through loyalty
20 the Union new strength, which was
decisive for many years. The Presi-
Gent singled out his management OF
this countryS foreign affairs as being
such as TO secure wholesome respect
Tor the Government and the rights of
its citizens, and hts buSineSslike man
sgenent Of the Government as being
strong evidence OF his stateSnaanship
and talents as an executive.
AS q further tribute Mr. Coolidge
stressed the point that while Of q tflr-
eulent temper. and possessed Of a dis
regard for obstacles. jackson insisted
upon the supremacy Of the Law.
In presenting the memorial Gov.
Horton said that 1t was q pleasant
cuEy 10 present this statue OF Tennes-
sees greatest son 70 rest in the Capt.
tol where SIS Chief Executive for eight
fame.
Career Reviewed.
An interesting review OF the career
of the sixth President was made BY MFR.
Bowers. Il was Mr. Bowers conten-
ton that Jackson's greatest service vas
moi With the sword and musket, but
lag N his passion for liberty and
democracy and his defense OF the
Union.
Mr. Bowers disputed claims that
Jackson was an enemy to business and
stated that the TenneSSean firmly be-
lieYed that any man who Was good
enough to fight for his country was
good enough TO have voice in de-
termination OF his countxyis doctrines.
MrS. GaIlenttne said that Tennessee
vas proud to place In the Capitol this
statue Of "her most dymattc and coll
crtul son, confident that not even her
cleaning marble forming :lle pedestal
fnr The seven-foos figure in bronze can
prove more enduring than the potent
Influence Of Jacksonis personality and
example"
Paying tribute TO ''Oid Hickory." Mrs
brosseau made the declaration that the
administration OF Jackson furnishes an
Illustration Of the influence that one
iag ag-FlSa0Eed man can exert In shaping
IAe destinles Of a country.
Greater As Patriot.
Sill another picture was given by
Mrs. James z. Caldwell, who spoke as
rnTsTe<spvsf7 fgsa ~ skn ang~sr~sr sm~s~.E~n
n Jackson's congressional district. she
sza1 that he was great warrior. but D
greater patriot. because Of his love Of
country, home and family.
StatusTy Hail was filed 70 capacity
and several hundred persons stood IN
the 6o0rways and corridors leading 70
the chamber
In the audience were many persons
prominent in of8ctal life, including AS |