This is really fascinating.
Maybe this should be a different thread, and if someone feels that this should be separated into a new thread, just let me know what I need to do.
However, I have actually wondered how much of an influence Andrew Jackson's status as a revered national hero had on the generation who fought the Civil War, especially the leaders on both sides.
Jackson fought the Battle of New Orleans in 1815, he became President in 1829, and he died in 1845. Many of the men weren't born yet when the Battle of New Orleans happened. Still, I wondered about this.
(Also, just as an aside, some of the military officers were related to Jackson's wife Rachel Donelson, including Earl Van Dorn and also the Donelson for whom Fort Donelson was named.)
I find it fascinating the Meade, Pemberton, and McClellan played "Battle of New Orleans" as boys.