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American History Tellers

Wondery

Society & Culture, Kids & Family, History, Education For Kids

4.7 • 18.3K Ratings

🗓️ 22 June 2022

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Summary

On Andrew Jackson’s inauguration day, citizens mobbed the White House, breaking furniture and fine china. It was a sign of troubles to come. Elected as a populist president, Jackson was dogged by chaos and controversy from his first days in office. But a sex scandal known as “The Petticoat Affair” was minor compared to the challenges that lay ahead for America’s seventh president.

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0:00.0	Hey, prime members, you can listen to American History Tellers add free on Amazon Music,
0:05.6	download the app today.
0:08.8	This summer, American History Tellers will present a special seven-part series on one of the
0:13.0	most pivotal and violent events in our nation's history, the Civil War.
0:17.4	But first, we're bringing you an encore presentation of a series about that war's origins.
0:22.5	This is the Age of Jackson.
0:33.5	It's Wednesday, March 4, 1829.
0:36.8	Imagine you're standing in the kitchen of the White House.
0:39.4	The place is bustling with activity as the service staff frantically makes their preparations.
0:44.1	Today is no ordinary day.
0:46.3	After all, the staff is about to meet their new boss, and the country is about to meet
0:50.8	its new president.
0:52.8	As the White House steward, you're the man in charge.
0:55.2	It's your duty to ensure the president's guests have everything they need, fine wine,
0:59.7	exquisite cuisine, and the best service you and your staff can muster.
1:03.8	This is no run of the mill reception.
1:05.9	This is the inauguration of Andrew Jackson.
1:09.0	A senior member of your staff looks worried.
1:11.1	I thought these receptions were supposed to be private, sir.
1:13.6	It's tradition.
1:14.8	Not anymore.
1:15.8	Mr. Jackson wants the doors of the White House open to the people.
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