Attempted Assassination of Andrew Jackson
How Did Andrew Jackson Survive a Point-Blank Attack?
4.4 (39)
72 mins
Explore the first assassination attempt on a sitting U.S. president in 1835, when Andrew Jackson survived a point-blank attack after both pistols misfired and he fought back with his cane. Uncover the mystery behind the attacker’s motives, the shocking security gaps, and how this failed attempt reshaped perceptions of presidential vulnerability.
Ep 1:
The Devil in a Twenty-Dollar Bill
Every twenty-dollar bill carries his face—but who was Andrew Jackson really? We trace his violent orphan beginnings, the Rachel scandal, and an empire built on slavery.
Ep 2:
Duels, Massacres, and Stolen Land
From a bloody duel to the Creek massacres and an unauthorized invasion of Florida, Jackson turned personal vengeance and military brutality into a path toward national fame.
Discussions (5)
Orion
Level 4 · 3 mo agoYeah, I only use tens now.
Grayson
Level 7 · 3 mo agoJust use Apple Pay guys.
Isabella
Level 2 · 3 mo agoAs a former nanny I have worked with kids who have big feelings. Jackson just sounds like a bully who never learned to regulate his emotions and got rewarded for violence his entire life.
