Andrew Jackson made a huge mistake

Andrew Jackson made a huge mistake

Andrew Jackson had a couple of superb veto messages as President. His veto of the bill re-chartering the Second Bank of the United States displayed cogency and a firm understanding of the powers of Congress. He also was unwilling to concede the Constitutional question...
Today in History: Shots Fired at Fort Sumter

Today in History: Shots Fired at Fort Sumter

Today in 1861, President Abraham Lincoln decided to send ships to resupply Fort Sumter after being repeatedly warned by South Carolina that such a gesture would be interpreted as an act of war. Confederate forces under the command of General PGT Beauregard then began...