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February 6, 1828
Phenix Gazette
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
Critique of Jackson supporters' false claim that General Jackson was a Revolutionary War hero, noting he was born in 1767 and thus only 8-9 years old at the war's start, accusing them of political deception.
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The Jacksonites still attempt to maintain the delusive impression, that General Jackson was a soldier of the Revolution. He was toasted at several Jackson dinners on the eighth ult, as "the Hero of two Wars." Now let two simple facts be stated.
Gen. Jackson was born 15th March, 1767.
The Revolution commenced in 1775-6. so says the Bal Rep. on
So that our "Hero of the two Wars" was but eight or nine years old at the time when, as his friends would have the good people believe, he was playing the hero. Such attempts at deception are enough to open the eyes of the friends of truth, to the true character of those who are using General Jackson as a hobby upon which to ride into power.—Marylander.
Gen. Jackson was born 15th March, 1767.
The Revolution commenced in 1775-6. so says the Bal Rep. on
So that our "Hero of the two Wars" was but eight or nine years old at the time when, as his friends would have the good people believe, he was playing the hero. Such attempts at deception are enough to open the eyes of the friends of truth, to the true character of those who are using General Jackson as a hobby upon which to ride into power.—Marylander.
What sub-type of article is it?
Deception Fraud
Biography
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
General Jackson
Revolutionary War
Political Deception
Hero Myth
Jacksonites
What entities or persons were involved?
General Jackson
Jacksonites
Story Details
Key Persons
General Jackson
Jacksonites
Event Date
Born 15th March, 1767; Revolution Commenced In 1775 6
Story Details
Jacksonites falsely portray General Jackson as a Revolutionary War soldier and hero of two wars, but he was only eight or nine years old when the Revolution began, revealing their deceptive political tactics.