U.S. Untold history — How a Miracle Let a President Beat an Assassin With a Cane

Описание: Discover the incredible true story of Andrew Jackson, a figure forged in the fires of the American Revolution and arguably the toughest man to ever hold the presidency. This episode of U.S. Untold History explores the life of "Old Hickory," a man defined by conflict, from his days as a 13-year-old prisoner of war scarred by a British officer's sword to his legendary, nation-defining victory at the Battle of New Orleans.

Follow Jackson's rise from a frontier lawyer to a national hero, and dive into the turbulent politics of his presidency. We uncover the infamous "Corrupt Bargain" of 1824 that fueled his populist rage and his brutal "Bank War," a conflict that earned him the nickname "King Andrew" and a host of powerful enemies.

This political turmoil culminated in one of the most shocking and forgotten events in American history: the first-ever assassination attempt on a U.S. President. On January 30, 1835, a man named Richard Lawrence aimed two pistols at President Jackson at point-blank range and fired. In a 1-in-125,000 miracle, both guns misfired.

But the real story is what happened next.

Instead of hiding, the 67-year-old president charged his attacker, raising his hickory cane and savagely beating the gunman until his aides pulled him away. This single, violent moment reveals the unbending, iron-willed character of Andrew Jackson, a man who survived duels, massacres, and political wars to reshape the nation in his own image.