The first president born in a log cabin, Andrew Jackson cultivated his frontiersman image. he was a dynamic military leader and his role in the defeat of the British at the Battle of New Orleans elevated him to a national hero. In 1824 he seemed destined to ride into the White House on his popularity. He did, receive the most popular and electoral votes, but did not receive a majority. The House of representatives decided the race if favor of John Quincy Adams, outraging Jackson's supports.
Showing posts with label John Quincy Adams. Show all posts
Showing posts with label John Quincy Adams. Show all posts
Friday, October 19, 2007
The first president born in a log cabin, Andrew Jackson cultivated his frontiersman image. he was a dynamic military leader and his role in the defeat of the British at the Battle of New Orleans elevated him to a national hero. In 1824 he seemed destined to ride into the White House on his popularity. He did, receive the most popular and electoral votes, but did not receive a majority. The House of representatives decided the race if favor of John Quincy Adams, outraging Jackson's supports.
Monday, October 15, 2007
After his presidency John Quincy Adams could not contemplate the idea of "retirement" or resist the call of politics and public duty. He was elected to Congress from Massachusetts as a member of the Whig party, serving from 1831 until 1848, when he died shortly after collapsing on the floor of the House from a stroke. Known as "OLD MAN ELOQUENT" in his later years, he was a staunch and outspoken antislavery advocate.
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