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November 19, 2013
Old Hickory
So as the two faced off along the banks of the Red River in Kentucky, Jackson purposely allowed Dickinson to shoot him first. He hardly quivered as the bullet lodged in his ribs. Jackson then calmly leveled his pistol, took aim, and knocked Dickinson off. It was only then that he took heed of the fact that blood was dripping into his boot. Dickinson’s musket ball was too close to his heart to be removed and forever remained lodged in Jackson’s chest. Lessons in Manliness from Andrew Jackson | The Art of Manliness
Posted by gerardvanderleun at November 19, 2013 6:06 AM. This is an entry on the sideblog of American Digest: Check it out.
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There is a lot to like in Andrew Jackson. We could use someone of his nerve now.
Posted by: Terry at November 19, 2013 7:43 AM
Cannot picture Old Hickory in mom jeans.
Posted by: Rocky at November 19, 2013 8:28 AM
A man tried to assassinate Old Hickory. The assassination attempt failed. Hick canned the SOB so hard that the onlookers had to hold him back.
Posted by: Fat Man at November 19, 2013 9:04 AM
Jackson was also what we would today call a "Constitutionalist". Believing that a central bank was unconstitutional, Jackson vetoed the re-charter of the Second Bank of the United States. Congress failed to overturn his veto, and the Bank eventually went bankrupt.
Today, we see Jackson every day on our $20 bill. Personally, I think our present-day (and equally unconstitutional) Federal Reserve did this for no greater reason than to mock him.
Posted by: azlibertarian at November 19, 2013 9:11 AM
In his visit here Tocqueville heard much mocking of the hick from the backwoods, but his observation was that Jackson had a firmer grip on events than his opponents did. His personal meeting with the President reinforced that opinion.
Posted by: james wilson at November 19, 2013 10:27 AM
Makes me wonder: was Jackson left or right handed?
Posted by: chuck at November 19, 2013 12:38 PM
Far Man, I'm assuming you meant caned....
Posted by: pfsm at November 19, 2013 1:53 PM