Directory > Society > History > By Region > North America > United States > Presidents > Jackson, Andrew > Speeches and Writings Andrew Jackson and the Tavern-keeper's Daughter When President Andrew Jackson defended the honor of the wife of his secretary of war, the resulting scandal broke up his first cabinet and threatened to make his administration a laughingstock. This article from American History examines the roots of the "Petticoat Affair," and follows key players to the end. http://www.thehistorynet.com/AmericanHistory/articles/1999/0699_text.htm Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Andrew Jackson's Case for the Removal of Indians Excerpt from Jackson's first annual address to Congress presents his arguments for the removal of indigenous peoples. http://www.mtholyoke.edu/acad/intrel/andrew.htm Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Andrew Jackson: Second Inaugural Address Complete text of second address delivered Monday, March 4, 1833. http://www.bartleby.com/124/pres24.html Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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Andrew Jackson: First Inaugural Address Complete text of first address given Wednesday, March 4, 1829. http://www.bartleby.com/124/pres23.html Reviews Rating: Not yet Rated
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