Who Killed Andrew Jackson?
Assasination Attempt of President Andrew Jackson On 30 January 1835, President Andrew Jackson went to the Capitol to attend the funeral of Congressman Warren Davis of Mississippi. When the President walked along the Capitol’s east portico after the service, he was approached by an assailant with two guns. When the man was within eight feet of the President, he drew a pistol and attempted to shoot Jackson. The pistol misfired. Lawrence then drew a second pistol, which also misfired. The ever-feisty Jackson well into his 60s raised his walking stick and went after his assailant, who was arrested. The first assassination attempt of an American president had failed. The true culprit in this crime was an insane house painter who believed he was the king of England, we however are going to have a little (history fun) with the event in a simulation I call.
