30+ Rarely Seen Photos You Won’t Find in History Books

Published on 12/01/2021
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Andrew Jackson

Andrew Jackson began his career as a frontier lawyer before rising through the ranks to become a member of the United States Senate, a member of the House of Representatives, and a justice on the Tennessee Supreme Court. Jackson was also a distinguished soldier, having commanded forces in the Creek War, the War of 1812, and the First Seminole War, among other conflicts. In 1824, he ran for president but was defeated by John Quincy Adams in the election. Jackson stood for reelection in 1828 after founding the Democratic Party, and he was unquestionably successful.

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Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke Of Wellington

During the nineteenth century, Arthur Wellesley was a key political and military leader in the United Kingdom. He was an Anglo-Irish soldier who rose through the ranks to become the country’s prime minister twice. He is credited with putting an end to Napoleon’s campaign at the Battle of Waterloo. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest British military tacticians in history, having managed to win multiple battles against superior forces while keeping his own men’s losses to a bare minimum. His triumph over Napoleon elevated him to the status of national hero, and in 1814, he has created the first Duke of Wellington in recognition of his achievements.

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