Who is James K. Polk?” his opponents in the 1844 presidential election mockingly asked. Two centuries later, the question is ...

Andrew Jackson appointed him that year as governor of Florida instead. Jackson later appointed Eaton as Minister to Spain in 1836. When the Democrats lost power in 1840, John and Peggy Eaton returned ...

Cumberland University history professor Mark Cheathem provided a brief overview of the early months of President Andrew Jackson's first term in 1829.

Describe the outcome of the “special election” and why Jackson and his supporters called it a “subversion of democracy.” ...

Andrew Stanton is a Newsweek weekend reporter based in Maine. His role is reporting on U.S. politics and social issues. Andrew joined Newsweek in 2021 from The Boston Globe. He is a graduate of ...

How long can democracy survive under Trump’s iron grip? Welcome to the new Confederate States of America. Much like the old ...

In the mood for monsters and mythological heroes? Look no further than Rick Riordan's fun, fast-paced Percy Jackson series, which follows the adventures of young demigod (half mortal, half Greek god) ...