Christmas Special II: A Jackson White House Christmas

History That Doesn't Suck

ProfGregJackson

Education, History, Society & Culture

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🗓️ 24 December 2018

⏱️ 23 minutes

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Summary

“Now let’s see how Santa Claus will treat you, Mr. Uncle Jackson, President of all these United States!” This is the story of Christmas at the Jackson White House in 1835. Andrew’s going (as he often does) to visit a local Washington DC orphanage. He’s giving out gifts like the skinniest Santa you’ve ever seen. Then it’s back to the White House, where: six young Jackson/Donelson children are hoping Santa will come; VP Martin Van Buren is gladly embarrassing himself playing with the children; and the White House is seeing its first Children’s Christmas party! Oh, sorry, “frolic.” You’ll never see a softer side of Old Hickory. You’re welcome, and Merry Christmas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:19.8	You are one of us now.
0:21.5	Let's do it.
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0:58.8	With that.
1:00.0	So grab some Agnog, imagine yourself cozying up to one of the White House's 28 Fireplaces.
1:06.6	And let's do this.
1:18.6	Welcome to History that Doesn't Suck.
1:20.6	I'm your professor, Greg Jackson, and I'd like to tell you a Christmas story.
1:26.3	The Old and Frail President Andrew Jackson makes his way across the grand foyer of the White House
1:33.0	and steps out under the North Portico.
1:35.8	The shade sure is nice.
1:38.0	I know it's hard to imagine the White House without it, but this square,
1:41.6	overhanging facade and its massive white columns were only added to the White House about five years ago.
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