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The Hermitage: Home of President Andrew Jackson view detail comment email this

Official website for this historical site in Tennessee that has welcomed visitors since 1889. The "Discover" section features a biography of Jackson, a timeline, a Jackson "Top Ten" list (first U.S. President to represent the Democratic Party), and background about Jackson's home and gardens, including material about his slaves. Includes many illustrations and educational materials such as bibliographies by age, images for reports, and activities.
http://www.thehermitage.com
Topics: Presidents by Name

Last updated Mar 7, 2007


Rachel & Andrew Jackson: A Love Story view detail comment email this

Companion website to a documentary about the love story of 7th U.S. President Andrew Jackson and his wife Rachel (Donelson) Jackson. Illustrated essays discuss the Donelson family, Rachel's first marriage and divorce ("her identity derived almost solely from the fact that she married Andrew Jackson without technically being free from her first marriage to Lewis Robards"), Jackson's 1828 presidential campaign, and Rachel's death (a month after Andrew Jackson was elected president). From Nashville Public Television.
http://www.wnpt.net/rachel/
Topics: Presidents by Name, The United States Presidency

Last updated Mar 12, 2008




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