Scandal 18: The Eaton Affair
Jul 07, 2020•48 min•Ep. 37
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Episode description
President Andrew Jackson had just secured the presidency in 1828 when his good friend married a scandalous Washington widow. As the wives and daughters of D.C.'s elite retaliated, Jackson was forced to make a decision that would alter his cabinet—and set Martin Van Buren up for the future presidency.
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