Andrew Jackson the Widower (3:15)
Andrew Jackson's beloved wife, Rachel Donelson Robards Jackson, died shortly before he took office.
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Andrew Jackson the Widower
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Andrew Jackson's beloved wife, Rachel Donelson Robards Jackson, died shortly before he took office.
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First Ladies
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These U.S. first ladies made their mark during their stays at the White House.
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President Andrew Jackson
President Andrew JacksonVideo Clip (3:37)
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Andrew Jackson called himself a Jeffersonian Democrat, while Thomas Jefferson called Jackson a dangerous man. Find out more about this "hero of the common man."
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Deconstructing History: White House
Deconstructing History: White HouseVideo Clip (1:35)
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It may not have been home to the president until 1800 or even called the White House until 1901, but it remains a symbol of freedom and democracy throughout the world.
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Andrew Jackson's Firsts
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Andrew Jackson was the seventh president of the United States, but he was the first in many other ways.
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Presidential Fun Facts
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The Oval Office has been filled with extraordinary presidents, but did you know about these not-so-famous firsts?
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Andrew Jackson Defends New Orleans in War of 1812
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Andrew Jackson's Death
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After famously surviving several attempts on his life, Andrew Jackson may finally have succumbed to lead poisoning from bullets lodged in his body.
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Jackson and the $20 Bill
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Why is Andrew Jackson--a staunch opponent of paper money--featured on the $20 bill?
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Andrew Jackson vs. Bank of America
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Discover how President Andrew Jackson went head-to-head against Henry Clay in the Bank War, the central controversy of Jackson's administration.
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Andrew Jackson's Controversial Decisions
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Find out how Andrew Jackson's controversial Indian Removal Act paved the way for The Trail of Tears.
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Andrew Jackson's Kitchen Cabinet
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The terms Battle of The Petticoats, the spoils system and Jackson's Kitchen Cabinet all spawned from Andrew Jackson's presidency. Discover what they mean, and the scandal that surrounded them.
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Rachel Jackson was the wife of U.S. Army general and president-elect Andrew Jackson, who became the seventh president of the United States.
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