American History / American Biography Book Discussion a the Seaford Public Library, Monday, September 29, 2014, 2 p.m. Book: American Lion, Andrew Jackson in the White House, by Jon Meacham.
A thought-provoking study of Andrew Jackson chronicles the life and career of a self-made man who went on to become a military hero and seventh president of the United States, analyzing Jackson's role during a turbulent era, the political crises and person upheaval that surrounded him, and his legacy for the modern presidency. Facilitated by Library Director Frank McKenna. Copies of the book will be available when you register. Registration begins Monday, September 8th, at the Registration Desk.
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I have no idea whether the street names were selected, recalling Jackson's nickname "Old Hickory," which he earned during the War of 1812. I suspect that Jackson indicates a family that was around here in the 1700's. Maybe Hickory resembles the Maple Street two blocks north and parallel.
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