Andrew Jackson’s Fatal Duel
The future seventh President of the United States, Andrew Jackson, killed Charles Dickinson in a duel on May 30, 1806. The duel arose from a horse racing bet and an ensuing insult to Jackson’s wife. Jackson, who received a bullet near his heart, managed to stay standing long enough to kill Dickinson with his return […]
Lewis and Clark Depart on Final Leg of Their Journey
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark depart Fort Clatsop in present-day Oregon, concluding their legendary expedition to explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory and establish a route to the Pacific Ocean. Their courageous journey, documented in the journals of the Corps of Discovery, remains a symbol of exploration and adventure in American history. It shaped the […]