Andrew Jackson (Selected from What Hath God Wrought)
Andrew Jackson Inauguration wife Rachel died political enemies responsible unconventional inauguration ironic beginning of term Influence Conservative south Hard childhood Many duels Slave trader Strong religious Politics Win battles ?Old Hickory? White supremacy populist rhetoric Presidency Reform Spoils system Kitchen cabinet ?Reforms? Whitehouse staff Tradition by Jackson Informal Appointment from supporter Huge removal, reform corruption Van Buren vs. Calhoun John Henry Eaton Campaign manager Wife affair Jackson: chaste as virgin Affair lead to political conflict Purge in scandal Complete fabrication Fabricated charges Meritocracy in public Justify privilege perpetuation Civil service reform Corruption of money Samuel Swartwout Absconded with million Honesty and efficiency