President Andrew Jackson (c. 1844 – 1845)
Despite his humble beginnings, Andrew Jackson (1767-1841) became a renowned lawyer. Additionally, he won his honors while serving, thus cementing his position as President of the United States. In spite of his portrayal of himself as a hero for the ordinary masses, many saw him as a dictator. His negative reputation could be attributed to the grim history of Native Americans under his rule. After the U.S. Supreme Court returned Cherokee territory to the tribe, Georgian soldiers began forcefully reclaiming it. Jackson was allegedly unaware of the horrors done by Georgian forces. Sometime between 1844 and 1845, Edward Anthony is said to have taken this disturbing daguerreotype of Jackson, courtesy to the Mathew Brady studio.
President Andrew Jackson 1844 1845
President John Tyler (c. 1845)
John Tyler (1790 – 1862) served as William Henry Harrison’s Vice President and would go on to become America’s tenth president after his senior fell away tragically only a few days after being elected. Tyler was dubbed “His Accidency” by his opponents since he was the first president to take office following the death of his predecessor. Despite the fact that his time is considered to be rather mediocre by historians, you will like this interesting fact. Harrison Ruffin Tyler is the only surviving descendent of John Tyler at this time.
President John Tyler 1845
