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The Secret Trauma of Andrew Jackson In-Person
Andrew Jackson’s anger, later evident in the White House, was shaped by a little-known episode in early Tennessee. As a young official and newlywed in the Southwest Territory, he witnessed extreme violence from 1792–1794 that shattered his faith in federal authority, leading him to denounce George Washington and threaten federal officials. What happened in those years, deep in the Tennessee woods?
- Date:
- Thursday, October 1, 2026
- Time:
- 6:30pm - 7:30pm
- Time Zone:
- Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
- Location:
- Room 1, Room 2
- Branch:
- University Heights
- Audience:
- 19+
- Categories:
- Culture/History