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Andrew Jackson Beat the Snot Out of His Would-be Assassin
Andrew Jackson Beat the Snot Out of His Would-be Assassin
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58 minutes
Released:
Aug 9, 2022
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Known as Old Hickory to his fans, and King Andrew to his critics, Andrew Jackson was an outspoken, deeply divisive figure. When he was attacked by an assassin while leaving a funeral, the killer's gun miraculously misfired not once, but twice, and despite his old age Jackson retaliated by absolutely wailing on the guy, beating within an inch of his life. And, as it turns out, Andrew Jackson isn't the only president to survive an assassination attempt. Tune for more as Ben and Max explore the strange stories of Jackson, Taft and Roosevelt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Released:
Aug 9, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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