"General Andrew Jackson, March 15, 1767 -- June 8, 1845." The inscription on the marker for the President's beloved wife, Rachel, is far longer and more emotional, a 135-word defense of her honor ...
As president, Jackson took things personally, ousting all Cabinet members because their wives refused to socialize with his ...
Richard Blackett, Andrew Jackson professor of history emeritus ... project on land formerly owned by relatives of Jackson's wife Rachel, Guzzi said. There were men, women and children between ...
and rumour ran that his wife’s misconduct had sent the young officer to his grave. The matter was trivial enough; yet it coloured the course of American politics during the crucial opening years of ...
For much of the American public however, Jackson's reputation was built not on money matters but on a lady's honor. When Peggy Eaton, the wife of the secretary of war, was snubbed by other wives ...
The portrait of Andrew Jackson has returned to the wall of the Oval Office, put up in time to greet President Donald Trump as he entered for the first time as the 47th president. It’s a choice ...