Friday, April 4, 2025

Question: Which well-known Tennessee politician beat up his own would-be assassin?

Answer: President Andrew Jackson beat up his own assassin. In January 1835, Jackson was confronted by a deranged man as he left a funeral held at the Capitol. The man fired point-blank at Jackson with a pistol, but the gun misfired. Jackson then started beating the man with his cane. The assassin pulled out a second pistol, which also misfired. Several politicians, including Davy Crockett, subdued the man.