Andrew Jackson: America's Favorite Psychopath -- Colin's Last Stand (Episode 24)

Andrew Jackson was the United States’ seventh president. He also happened to be fucking insane. Let’s chat about a few great Andrew Jackson stories, from the time he was a POW during the American Revolution, to the duels and brawls he found himself in throughout the years, to the ragers he threw at the White House.

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Видео Andrew Jackson: America's Favorite Psychopath -- Colin's Last Stand (Episode 24) канала Colin Moriarty