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Andrew Jackson

Captivating History

Explore the captivating life of Andrew Jackson! When Jackson left the White House after two presidential terms, he had achieved a rare feat: He left office with even more popularity than when he first entered it. His reputation as a strong president and a "champion of working-class democracy" has nevertheless been viewed through a more nuanced lens in recent years. In 2016, President Barack Obama decided to replace Andrew Jackson's visage on the front of the $20 bill with a portrait of abolitionist Harriet Tubman. Meanwhile, current President Donald Trump has repeatedly drawn parallels between himself and Jackson via his infamous Twitter account and public speeches. He even put a portrait of Jackson in the Oval Office and visited his tomb in Nashville shortly after being sworn in. The present day is thus an apt time for a look into Jackson's divisive life and legacy and that is what this captivating audiobook offers. Some of the topics covered in this audiobook include: Click the "add to cart!" button to learn more about Andrew Jackson! Author - Captivating History. Narrator - Duke Holm. Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023. Copyright - © 2018 Captivating History ©.

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United States

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Explore the captivating life of Andrew Jackson! When Jackson left the White House after two presidential terms, he had achieved a rare feat: He left office with even more popularity than when he first entered it. His reputation as a strong president and a "champion of working-class democracy" has nevertheless been viewed through a more nuanced lens in recent years. In 2016, President Barack Obama decided to replace Andrew Jackson's visage on the front of the $20 bill with a portrait of abolitionist Harriet Tubman. Meanwhile, current President Donald Trump has repeatedly drawn parallels between himself and Jackson via his infamous Twitter account and public speeches. He even put a portrait of Jackson in the Oval Office and visited his tomb in Nashville shortly after being sworn in. The present day is thus an apt time for a look into Jackson's divisive life and legacy and that is what this captivating audiobook offers. Some of the topics covered in this audiobook include: Click the "add to cart!" button to learn more about Andrew Jackson! Author - Captivating History. Narrator - Duke Holm. Published Date - Sunday, 22 January 2023. Copyright - © 2018 Captivating History ©.

Language:

English


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