Andrew Jackson's presidency marked a significant shift in American politics, as he championed the power of the common man and opposed elitism. However, his Indian removal policy led to the Trail of Tears, a brutal and devastating event in American history. This story explores the complexities of Jackson's legacy and the impact of his policies on the Native American population. [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories in our nd episode of our Story of America Series Bill McClay author of Land of Hope tells the story of the first President to appeal to the popular sensibilities of Americans in The West Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

At age 11, Bill Cody went to work full time for a freighting company after his father had died. Young Cody was riding for the Pony Express by age 14 and at age 17, he enlisted in the US Army, serving in the Civil War for more than two years. He then served as a scout for the Army in the Indian Wars on the High Plains, earning his nickname 'Buffalo Bill' for his wildly successful buffalo hunts. [... more]

Buffalo Bill Cody's early life on the American frontier shaped him into a legendary frontiersman. At age 11, he went to work full-time for a freighting company and later became a pony express rider, scout, and buffalo hunter. His adventures and exploits earned him a reputation as a hero and a national icon. [... more]