User Clip: Rachel's Death
Discusses Rachel's health, illness, and death on location at the Hermitage as well as Andrew's mourning and remembrance of her
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Discusses Rachel's health, illness, and death on location at the Hermitage as well as Andrew's mourning and remembrance of her
First Ladies Program: Angelica Singleton Van Buren.
President Martin Van Buren always kept a locket with a picture of his late wife, Hannah, yet made no mention of her in his lengthy autobiography.
Patricia Brady and Michael Henderson talked about Rachel Jackson, her image, and her death in 1828 prior to the inauguration of her husband President Andrew Jackson.
Prior to her untimely death, Rachel Jackson was nervous that she would not fit in with the other women in Washington.
Michael Henderson talked about Angelica Singleton's experiences serving as White House hostess in President Martin Van Buren's administration.
President Martin Van Buren's daughter-in-law and White House hostess, Angelica Singleton Van Buren, was introduced to the first family by her cousin, former first lady Dolley Madison.
Details the early days of Rachel's marriage to Andrew and the unresolved issue of her divorce
Patricia Brady and Michael Henderson talked about Emily Donelson and her time as first lady during President Jackson's time in office.
Patricia Brady discussed how pubilc opinion of Angelica Singleton changed during the Van Buren administration.