Papers of a Jackson Vol 6: Volume 6
Jackson, Andrew / Clifft, J. Clint / Wells, Wyatt C.
This sixth volume of The Papers of Andrew Jackson documents the election of Andrew Jackson, the first westerner and the last veteran of the American Revolution, to the presidency.The four years of this volume chronicle the presidential campaign of 1828. Jackson, winner of the popular vote in 1824 but loser of the election, was once again the reluctant candidate, called into service by the voice of the voters. The campaign, one of the longest i...