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The Petticoat Affair The scandalous history of Peggy Eaton caused the cabinet of President Andrew Jackson to fall apart, thus furthering the Jackson-Calhoun split and delaying the Civil War. peggy eaton and the petticoat affair • andrew jackson dismissed cabinet • andrew jackson and martin van buren • andrew jackson and john c. calhoun • president andrew jackson's secretary of war john e
ANDREW JACKSON AND THE EATON AFFAIR: A NATIONAL SOAP OPERA A social dispute over one woman's virtue brought down the entire government. Never mind Clinton and company, this was a real scandal. andrew jackson • martin van buren • peggy eaton • john eaton • timberlake
Andrew Jackson's Early Politics Andrew Jackson was surely one of the most controversial of all of America's first Presidents. From a war hero to a frontier lawyer to President, his story is fascinating andrew jackson • jacksonian democrats • battle of new orleans • whigs • prisoner of war
Andrew Jackson--Great US President or Mass Murderer? A brief history of Andrew Jackson and the impact his actions had on, ultimately, all Native Americans president andrew jackson • andrew jackson • presidents • trail of tears • treaty of echota
The Presidency of Andrew Jackson Andrew Jackson was a polarizing figure in the history of American politics. He was a strong and capable leader with a violent tempor and a very clear vision of America, andrew jackson • jacksonian democrats • john quincy adams • history of the presidency • election of 1828
LOST GARDENS OF THE PAST Long vanished historical gardens, some of which featured fruits. ground zero • king assurbanipal • elizabeth barlow rogers • cyrus the great • pasargadae palace
Jean Laffite, Enigma and Legend Six feet tall. Coal black hair. Piercing dark eyes. Clean-shaven with sideburns. Handsome. Benevolent and cool-headed. Frightful temper. Debonair. Chivalrous. Swashbuckler. Rogue. Enigma. This was Jean Laffite, a privateer who operated a vast smuggling network in and around New Orleans during the first two decades of the Nineteenth Century. Some called him pirate. Others called him friend. After the Battle of New Orleans in 1815, all called him hero. jean laffite • jean lafitte • new orleans • william c. c. claiborne • battle of new orleans
John Quincy Adams' Early Years John Quincy Adams, elected President in 1824 as a Democratic-Republican, was a member, during his long political career, of no less than five political parties. john quincy adams • united states presidents • federalist • democratic republican • francis dana
Mary Edwards Walker: A Free Spirit In her day, Mary Edwards Walker was looked upon as a wild woman. Today we would think of her as a free spirit - a woman who lived her life and followed her dreams. mary edwards walker • mary walker • suite university • suite101 • mary alward
Phelps Poltergeist: Investigations This unique case occurred before psychic phenomena, psi, were investigated scientifically by unbiased researchers. Later parapsychologists researched it. phelps mansion poltergeist • stratford connecticut poltergeist • elm street • stratford poltergeist • nandor fodor
The Ascent of John Tyler John Tyler, though a Jeffersonian Republican and ardent Democrat, became the second Whig President after William Henry Harrison's death. john tyler • vice president history • william henry harrison • election of 1840 • whig party
The Indian Removal Act Examined Having, through a variety of methods, convinced tribal leaders to cede their lands, the U.S. government enacted a policy of mass removal to a new frontier...Oklahoma. indian removal act • land cessions • trail of tears • cherokee • seminole
The Politics of James K. Polk James K. Polk entered the office of the President as heir apparent to Andrew Jackson's Democratic party after the miserable failure of the Whigs under William Henry Harri james k polk • american presidents • best presidents in us history • annexation of texas • mexican american war
The Presidency of John Quincy From the beginning, John Quincy Adams faced an uphill battle as President. He was never quite able to prove wrong those who viewed his Presidency as being "illegitimate. john quincy adams • the american presidency • the american system • corrupt bargain • henry clay
THE PRESIDENT'S LADY: RACHEL DONELSON ROBARDS JACKSON, PART I Rachel Jackson was by her husband's side throughout his military and political career, and was with him when he was elected President. But she died before his inauguration, and her death changed our government forever. Learn how. jackson • andrew • rachel • robards • donelson
INAUGURAL ABSENCES, PART I Several Presidents have skipped the inauguration of their successor. Their reasons and the stories behind them are examined. adams • jefferson • jackson • president • inauguration
Progress and a Family Tree What happens to the family business when things change? family business • technology • changes • employees • unemployment
The Panic of 1837 There are many factors which contributed to the financial panic which took place during the Presidency of Martin Van Buren, all of which led to an economic depression. the panic of 1837 • martin van buren • economic recession • american depression • andrew jackson
Do Presidential Elections Matter? Despite decades of low voter turnout and apathy, many far-reaching changes in American history hinged on who was elected President. voter participation in elections • american presidents • u.s. political history • changes resulting from elections • presidential leadership
James Madison and a Second Term During James Madison’s presidency the Treaty of Ghent is signed, ending the War of 1812. Andrew Jackson wins a victory at New Orleans. james madison • andrew jackson • war of 1812 • treaty of ghent • new orleans
Polk by Walter R. Borneman Walter Borneman has written an outstanding biography on the eleventh President of the United States, "Polk: The Man Who Transformed the Presidency and America." polk • walter r. borneman • eleventh president • biography • dark horse
President Benjamin Harrison Benjamin Harrison's four years in the office of President has been largely forgotten in the century since. His legacy is mixed, despite a strong legislative agenda. benjamin harrison • sherman antitrust act • sherman silver purchase act • mckinley tariff • william mckinley
President William Henry Harrison William Henry Harrison did not last long as President, but prior to that he was a war hero and one of America's most prolific politicians. william henry harrison • northwest territory • john adams • indiana territory • martin van buren
Presidential Advisers Some presidents have depended on close political advisers to help build election campaign strategy and government policy. The advisers were often at one with their boss. mark hanna • colonel edward house • louis mchenry howe • presidential adviser • kitchen cabinet
The First Seminole War Riding the wave of victory in the War of 1812, the United States expanded into Spanish controlled Florida and encountered the Seminole Nation. seminole • first seminole war • creek • spanish florida • andrew jackson
The Local Politics of Lincoln Abraham Lincoln's early political careers shows tremendous potential, as his intelligence and devotion to his beliefs carried him up the political ladder. early life of abraham lincoln • lincoln's patent • whig party • republican party • blackhawk war
The Politics of James Monroe Apart from George Washington, James Monroe is the closest America has ever come to having a unanimously elected president, leading the country during peaceful times. james monroe • fifth president of the united states • era of good feelings president • monroe doctrine • panic of 1819
The Presidency of John Tyler John Tyler, though elected Vice President as a Whig candidate, did much after ascending to the highest office, to destroy the Whig agenda in Washington. presidency of john tyler • death of william henry harrison • whig party • andrew jackson • worst u.s. presidents
The Rise of Benjamin Harrison Benjamin Harrison, grandson of President William Henry Harrison, climbed quickly up the political ladder, from local politics to national recognition. benjamin harrison • william henry harrison • indianapolis indiana • united states civil war • dark horse candidate
The Slow Death of James Garfield Though his assassine was convicted of his murder, the true blame for the death of James Garfield has been shown to rest, in part, on his doctors themselves. death of james a garfield • assassination of garfield • charles guiteau stalwart • nineteenth century medicine • medical malpractice
C-SPAN Offers Viewers Top Notch Political Coverage A look at programming on the C-SPAN networks; this week in tv history; tv-related birthdays and my tv viewing recommendations for the week. c-span • c-span2 • tv
The Rise of Andrew Johnson Andrew Johnson, who took over the Presidency after Lincoln's assassination, was born in poverty, but worked his way up quickly up the political ladder. andrew johnson • abraham lincoln • confederacy • assassination of abraham lincoln • united states civil war
African American Presidents The article examines J. A. Rogers' Book, "The Five Negro Presidents" in relation to Senator Obama's Presidential Campaign senatorbarackobama • j.a.rogers • africanamericanpresidents • thefivenegropresidents • thomasjefferson
First Parties, Part III The basic differences between the two original parties could not be resolved through the normal political process. These incompatible views of government were evantually resolved by the Civil War. See what led to this inevitable conflict. federalist • democratic-republican • states' rights • nullification • kentucky resolution
Ghosts of the White House The Presidential Mansion, in Washington DC, has its specters including two ex-Presidents and two first ladies. They have been seen and heard. Who are the haunters? white house ghosts • haunted white house • lincoln’s ghost • haunts of washington dc • white house paranormal
John Quincy Adams's Last Crusade This new book is an inspiring look at one of the greatest American politicians. Mr. John Q. Adams is shown as the extraordinary personification of genuine Civil Service! john quincy adams • mr. adams's last crusade • joseph wheelan • american politicians • civil service
Thanks, But No Thanks: Silas Wright, Part II Silas Wright relunctantly agreed to enter the U.S. Senate, but did not like the controversy. He supported President Jackson and fought against the Bank of the United States. He did not want to be re-elected but felt obligated to accept another term, a decision he regretted. wright • jackson • van buren • democrat • democratic
WHEN NO ONE WON: RICHARD MENTOR JOHNSON, PART I Richard Mentor Johnson was the only Vice President selected by the Senate rather than the Electoral College. A successful politician from a southern slave state, he took a slave as his wife. Johnson stood out as controversial in a controversial era. johnson • vice president • house • representatives • senate
The Politics of Martin Van Buren Martin Van Buren, as President of the United States, played a key role in establishing the Jacksonian Democratic party and in creating the second American party system. martin van buren • panic of 1837 • american depression • economic recession • trail of tears
THE PRESIDENT'S LADY: RACHEL DONELSON ROBARDS JACKSON, PART II The election of 1828 was possibly the nastiest and dirtiest campaign in our history. The strain of the bitter personal attacks may have led to the death of Rachel Jackson, and changed the wat our government functioned.,The election of 1828 was possibly the nastiest and dirtiest campaign in our history. The strain of the bitter personal attacks may have led to the death of Rachel Jackson, and changed the wat our government functioned. jackson • rachel • donelson • robards • democratic
Causes of the Civil War: Taxes and Tariffs john c. calhoun • south carolina • tariffs • treason • state rights
Bonnie Demerjian - Roll On! If you can't visit the Stikine River soon, experience it through Bonnie Demerjian's book about the great river discovering the wild stikine river • bonnie demerjian • spatsizi plateau • telegraph creek • mount edziza
Charlton Heston dies at age 84 Best known for his portrayal of Moses in Cecil B. DeMille's 1956 epic, The Ten Commandments, as well as his title role in 1959's Ben-Hur, Heston was a cinematic legend. charlton heston dies at 84 • october 4 1924 • cinematic legend • charles carter • peer gynt
Who Was Jean Lafitte? A look into the life and deeds of New Orleans' most colorful pirate. jean lafitte • pirate • privateer • buccaneer • battle of new orleans
A General Endorsement Every generation or two a political leader rises from among the general officers of the American military. The time has come for another in Gen. Wesley Clark. general • president • government • army • campaign
A Key Port If the Union forces were going to be successful in defeating the Confederacy, they needed to seize the Mississippi River in order to cut the South into two. In order to achieve this goal, the port of New Orleans had to be captured. New Orleans was the South’s largest city and busiest port. To capture the city would be no easy matter. new orleans • south • north • union • confederacy
A Key Port If the Union forces were going to be successful in defeating the Confederacy, they needed to seize the Mississippi River in order to cut the South into two. In order to achieve this goal, the port of New Orleans had to be captured. New Orleans was the South’s largest city and busiest port. To capture the city would be no easy matter. new orleans • south • north • union • confederacy
Captain Benjamin L. E. Bonneville Captain Benjamin Bonneville's adventures in the fur trade of the Rocky Mountains and far West. Hudson Bay's depletion of beaver in Oregon Country. bonneville and the rocky mountain fur trade • united states military academy members • american history • history of the fur trade • mountain men
Collect US Presidents :Campaign Buttons & More Campaign buttons are just the tip of the presidential collectible iceberg; U.S. Presidents have appeared on everything from suspender clips to shirt hangers. presidential collectibles • campaign buttons • franklin roosevelt clocks • thomas jefferson head vase • jimmy carter bottle opener
Finding the Heart of Country Decorating This year's Heart of Country show brought together more than 250 antique dealers and scores of Country style antique enthusiasts. Read about my trip to the legendary Nashville show here. budget decorating • country decorating • country style • low-cost decorating • home and garden |
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