Harriet Tubman will replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill in 2020, the 100th anniversary of women’s right to vote. Jackson, who first appeared on the bill in 1928, advocated for the gold standard and forced Native Americans on the Trail of Tears. The $20 bill was once called a “double hacksaw” due to the […]
Andrew Wyeth was a 20th century American painter known for his realistic landscapes and portraits inspired by his neighbors in Pennsylvania and Maine. His works often play with tension and unknowns in domestic scenes. His most famous painting, “Christina’s World,” depicts a neighbor unable to walk. He also created a series of paintings featuring his […]
Andrew Carnegie was a successful tycoon and philanthropist in the 1800s. He founded the Carnegie Steel Company and became one of the richest men in the world. He later invested in railway and steel industries and merged his companies to form the United States Steel Corporation. He retired from the steel industry and focused on […]
Andrew Jackson, born in 1767 to Scottish-Irish immigrants, became a lawyer and politician, serving as a senator and judge before becoming the seventh US president. He was known for his fiery temper, duels, and support for federal government control. He owned slaves and was involved in the Trail of Tears, but staunchly supported the Union. […]
Andrew Johnson, the 17th US President, was an unusual figure due to his background and lack of education. He was criticized for not doing enough to advocate for African American equality after the Civil War. Johnson’s personal choices reflected the views of many who opposed slavery but were not ready to see African Americans as […]
