The Myth of Andrew Jackson vs the Supreme Court
It is often alleged that President Andrew Jackson responded to the Marshall Court’s 1832 opinion in Worcester v. Georgia by the quip that “John Marshall has made his decision, now let him enforce it!” However, from an earnest study of the circumstances involved it...
Today in History: Andrew Jackson Calls Out the Troops to Suppress a Labor Dispute
Today in 1834, President Andrew Jackson called forth soldiers to suppress a labor dispute for the first time. The event was considered to be a bold, unprecedented extension of executive authority. After workers on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal rioted over working...
Today in History: Andrew Jackson Sends Troops into Maryland
Today in 1834, President Andrew Jackson called forth soldiers to suppress a labor dispute for the first time. The event was considered to be a bold, unprecedented extension of executive authority. After workers on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal rioted over working...