The Political Orphanage Assassins Part I: Shooting Andrew Jackson
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Jun 4, 2025 Explore the tumultuous life of Andrew Jackson, America's first president targeted for assassination. Delve into his ruthless tactics at the Battle of Horseshoe Bend and how they shaped his legacy. Discover the gripping details of a dramatic assassination attempt that showcased Jackson's resilience. Finally, unravel the unintended consequences of his presidency, revealing a connection to the future assassination of President Garfield through the bizarre path of Charles Guiteau. History never felt so thrilling!
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Jackson's Early War Scars
- Andrew Jackson was scarred by a British saber and smallpox during the Revolutionary War as a teenage prisoner of war.
- He became an orphan at 14, carrying lifelong physical and emotional scars from these early traumatic experiences.
Duel That Shaped Jackson
- Jackson survived being shot in a duel by Charles Dickinson, carrying the bullet near his heart for life.
- He immediately killed Dickinson in retaliation, a story that bolstered Jackson's frontier reputation but hindered his image in Washington.
Bar Fight and Lasting Injury
- Jackson was shot during a brutal bar fight in Nashville but survived despite severe wounds.
- The injury caused chronic pain and limited mobility, intensifying his temper and determination later in life.