The Chicago Tribune has been running a series of presidential portraits as we approach the elections in November.
Feb. 10th was on 7th President Andrew Jackson.
A few interesting items:
1. Kitchen Cabinet-- first president to consult with a group of advisors.
2. Assassination Attempt-- A man fired two shots at Jackson from 13 feet away, but pistol misfired both times.
3. First party nominated president-- First president to be nominated by his party (Democrat) at a national convention.
4. Duelling pistols-- Killed Charles Dickenson in a duel after Dickinson made disparaging remarks about his marriage.
5. South Caolina Crisis-- obtained power from Congress to use force after SC declared a tariff null and void in 1832.
Old Hickory. Don'tTthink I'd Want to Cross Him. --Old Coot
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