Founding Son: Episode 2 - Andrew Jackson Strikes Back

About this episode

This episode discusses John Quincy Adams' loss to Andrew Jackson in the 1828 election and his subsequent political endeavors.

After a difficult term in office, President John Quincy Adams loses re-election to Andrew Jackson in 1828, one of the most malicious presidential campaigns in American history. But a post-presidential run for Congress gives Adams another chance at political greatness. Founding Son is a Curiosity Podcast and is a co-production of iHeart Podcasts and School of Humans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Topics covered

• political history
• presidential campaigns
• John Quincy Adams
• Andrew Jackson
• Congress
• American politics

Keywords

• John Quincy Adams
• Andrew Jackson
• 1828 election
• political campaigns
• Congress
• American history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: iHeart Podcasts, School of Humans

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