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'American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House' by Jon Meacham is a focused look at Jackson's time as President, shedding light on his personal and political life. Meacham's narrative style humanizes Jackson, delving into his heroic and monstrous deeds, social intrigue, and political drama of the 1820s-30s. highlights Jackson's pivotal role in transforming the American presidency and the country, touching on key events like the Eaton scandal, Indian removals, and battles over the national bank.
CHRISTMAS 1828 SHOULD have been the happiest of seasons at the Hermitage, Jackson’s plantation twelve miles outside Nashville. It was a week before the holiday, and Jackson had won the presidency of t...
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