Articles related to "Rachel Jackson"

The second of four presidents who served without a First Lady was Andrew Jackson. He lost his wife, Rachel, several months before his 1829 inauguration.

The period between the election of a new president and Inauguration Day has sometimes been filled with agitation.

More than virtually any other previous President, Andrew Jackson was elected on the popular vote and as a result saw himself as the representative of the people.

If people exchanged gifts for President's Day, this biography of Andrew Jackson would be at the top of everyone's list. Jackson's story offers brilliant winter reading.

Sex scandals have long shamed and enlivened American politics. They have figured in presidential elections and an impeachment and still derail presidential prospects.