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 […]
Jackson Pollock was born in Wyoming in 1912 and studied art in New York. He was influenced by surrealists and Mexican muralists, and developed his famous casting technique on Long Island. Despite personal struggles, he became a celebrated painter before his death in 1956. His work is now exhibited worldwide. Jackson Pollock was born in […]
Mahalia Jackson, born in New Orleans in 1911, was a devout Christian and widely regarded as the best gospel singer of all time. She began singing in church at an early age and moved to Chicago at 16. Her first recording contract came in 1937, but success eluded her until she toured with composer Thomas […]
Confederate General Stonewall Jackson’s amputated arm has a separate burial site from his body after being accidentally shot by his own troops during the Battle of Chancellorsville. His arm was saved and buried near the hospital, while his body was sent to his family. Jackson earned his nickname during the First Battle of Bull Run […]
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. […]
