The Age of Jackson | King Mob | 3
American History Tellers
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4.6 • 19K Ratings
🗓️ 11 April 2018
⏱️ 35 minutes
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Summary
From the beginning, Jackson's administration was riddled with controversy. Citizens mobbed the White House on inauguration day, breaking furniture and fine china. They were only lured out with alcohol. And then there was the "Petticoat Affair." His Secretary of War, John Henry Eaton, was the ideal candidate for what we now call the Secretary of State, but there was one small problem... the most beautiful woman in Washington. John was having an affair with a sailor's wife which started rumors around town... that was nothing compared to the firestorm of gossip around town after he married her just after her husband's tragic death at sea. There was widespread chaos and controversy and Jackson's term was just getting started.
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| 0:07.0 | It's Wednesday, March 4, 1829. |
| 0:15.7 | Imagine you're standing in the kitchen of the White House. |
| 0:18.4 | The place is bustling with activity as the service staff frantically makes their preparations. |
| 0:23.0 | Today is no ordinary day. |
| 0:25.3 | After all, the staff is about to meet their new boss. |
| 0:28.0 | And the country is about to meet its new president. |
| 0:31.7 | As the White House steward, you're the man in charge. |
| 0:34.1 | It's your duty to ensure the president's guests have everything they need. |
| 0:37.9 | Fine wine, exquisite cuisine, and the best service you and your staff can muster. |
| 0:42.8 | This is no run of the mill reception. |
| 0:44.8 | This is the inauguration of Andrew Jackson. |
| 0:48.0 | A senior member of your staff looks worried. |
| 0:50.0 | I thought these receptions were supposed to be private, sir. |
| 0:52.6 | It's tradition. |
| 0:53.8 | Not anymore. |
| 0:54.8 | Mr. Jackson wants the doors of the White House open to the people. |
| 0:57.8 | How many guests are we expecting, sir? |
| 1:00.1 | Don't worry about the guests. |
| 1:01.5 | Just worry about doing your job. |
| 1:03.3 | What you are worried about the guests. |
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