Andrew Jackson

Early Career

Which other famous politician did Jackson have a quarrel with in the early 1800s?

Jackson had a quarrel with future U.S. Senator Thomas Hart Benton and his brother Jesse. In September 1813, Jackson saw the brothers and words were exchanged. Jesse Benton shot and wounded Jackson, who survived.

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