President Andrew Jackson Videos

Andrew Jackson was our seventh president and a forceful proponent of Indian removal.

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Neal McCaleb, Ambassador At-Large, Chickasaw Nation

After valiantly standing beside him in the War of 1812, the Chickasaw and other tribes were soon betrayed by President Andrew Jackson.

Neal McCaleb, Ambassador At-Large, Chickasaw Nation

Chief Justice John Marshall upheld the Five Civilized Tribes' right to govern themselves.

Brad Lieb

Brad Lieb talks about the many treaties the Chickasaws negotiated beginning in 1805 and ending with the Treaty of Pontitock Creek.

Dr. Daniel Littlefield

The Mississippi legislature was relentless about pushing for removal, and President Andrew Jackson was a leading proponent.

Dr. Daniel Littlefield

Dr. Littlefield describes Andrew Jackson as the leading proponent of Indian Removal and the dynamics of the time, as tribes began to fight back.

Dr. Daniel Littlefield

Dr. Daniel Littlefield speculates on the changing conditions of the time, and Jackson’s motives in terms of timing.