The Maverick of Knoxville: Hugh Lawson White’s Defiance of Old Hickory
About this episode
The episode explores Hugh Lawson White's role in a national power struggle and his brief candidacy for the presidency.
Tenure of Office: December 28, 1832 - March 4, 1833 How did a man praised for his "patience, industry and excellent judgment" find himself at the center of a national power struggle? Known for being at his desk by dawn, Hugh Lawson White built a reputation in his career of public service and business leadership which positioned him to take up the role of President pro tem when the Senate rostrum was vacant. However, his sense of duty led this lifelong Jackson ally to break ranks and become the face of the opposition in the South. Listen in to learn more about this one-time presidential contender who was for a brief time a heartbeat away from the presidency. Sources used for this episode can be found at https://www.presidenciespodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Topics covered
- Hugh Lawson White
- Jacksonian politics
- Senate leadership
- presidential contenders
- power struggles
- Southern opposition
Keywords
- Hugh Lawson White
- Old Hickory
- presidency
- Senate
- Jackson ally
- political opposition
- 1832
- 1833
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