Jean Lafitte’s last rival left Galveston on Jul. 8, 1817 leaving the self-proclaimed “President” of Texas in complete control of the island. Whether the famous pirate really made that outlandish claim ...

Popular for his exploits in the War of 1812, President Andrew Jackson in 1832 scoffed at a Supreme Court ruling that did not go his way. When Chief Justice John ...

Get the complete lyrics to The Battle of New Orleans, a country classic full of rhythm, fun, and American pride.

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Thus, for example, we have Old Hickory, Andrew Jackson, so designated for being as tough in battle as that type of hardwood. One of his predecessors, John Adams, was sometimes called Old Oak.

Andrew Jackson lay gasping in his bed at home in Tennessee, the lead slugs in his body at long last having their intended effect. It was the spring of 1845 and “Old Hickory”—hero of the War ...

Shortly before Donald Trump’s return to the White House, staffers made sure to rehang an Andrew Jackson portrait that Joe Biden had removed. Trump described America’s seventh president as “a ...

Fox News Digital consulted an expert after President Trump revealed that a historic tree at the White House, originally planted by Andrew Jackson, is set to be cut down.

A famous southern magnolia tree thought to have been planted by President Andrew Jackson at the White House nearly 200 years ago is set to be felled next week, President Trump announced Sunday.

"One of the interesting dilemmas is a tree planted many years ago by the Legendary President and General, Andrew Jackson," Trump described. "It is a Southern Magnolia, that came from his home, The ...

The portrait of President Andrew Jackson has recently made a comeback in the Oval Office. “Old Hickory” – Jackson’s nickname – has long been a favorite of President Donald Trump.

The portrait of President Andrew Jackson has recently made a comeback in the Oval Office. “Old Hickory” –- Jackson’s nickname –- has long been a favorite of President Donald Trump.