Episode 116 - The First Presidential Assassination Attempt In U.S. History

Episode 116 - The First Presidential Assassination Attempt In U.S. History

Author: All That's Interesting May 29, 2024 Duration: 19:40
Andrew Jackson once declared: "I was born for the storm; calm does not suit me." And throughout his life, Jackson was no stranger to close calls. The scrappy president from Tennessee had been a boy when the Revolutionary War broke out, and he cut his teeth fighting against the British. When he was captured in 1781, a British soldier slashed him for refusing to shine his boots, giving Jackson scars on his hand and face that he bore for the rest of his life. As an adult, Jackson survived a duel that left him with a bullet in his chest, and he was once shot so badly during a Nashville street brawl that he almost lost one of his arms. This is the story of the assassination attempt against Andrew Jackson, and how the president somehow beat the odds — yet again — to live another day.  https://allthatsinteresting.com/presidential-assassination-attempts/5 credits: https://allthatsinteresting.com/podcast-credits History Uncovered is part of the Airwave Media network: www.airwavemedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

History Uncovered digs into the corners of the past that standard narratives often overlook, presented by the team at All That's Interesting. This podcast is a weekly excavation of historical events, cultural shifts, and true crime stories that are as compelling as they are strange. Every episode focuses on a specific topic-whether it's a forgotten societal upheaval, an enigmatic artifact, or a crime that altered a community-examining the details and human stories that make it resonate. The aim is to move beyond dates and names to uncover the peculiar motivations, bizarre coincidences, and raw humanity that define our shared history. You'll hear a blend of rigorous research and engaging storytelling, designed to satisfy curiosity and challenge assumptions. New installments arrive each Wednesday, offering a deep dive into subjects the creators found too fascinating to leave alone. For those who finish an episode and immediately want to know more, the digital publisher All That's Interesting provides additional context and articles. This is a podcast for anyone who believes the past is never truly past, and that the most interesting histories are often those waiting just beneath the surface.
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