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On May 30, 1806 Andrew Jackson killed Charles Dickinson in a duel over a dispute about payment of a horse-racing bet. Jackson was severely wounded.
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Which president lived with a bullet in his chest most of his life?
President Jackson lived with a bullet right under his heart most of his life. He sustained this injury in a duel with Charles Dickinson in May 1806. After Charles Dickinson shot him, Jackson shot and killed Dickinson.
When and where did Robert Morris die?
Robert Morris died on May 9, 1806 in Philadelphia. He is buried in the family vault of Bishop William White, Robert's brother-in-law, at Christ Church.
Who was the first president to have a grandson born in the White House?
The first grandchild born in the White House was Thomas Jefferson's grandson, James Madison Randolph, born to his daughter, on January 17, 1806 . ( The first girl grandchild was John Quincy Adams' granddaughter.)
Who wrote the first dictionary of American English?
The first dictionary of American English was written by Noah Webster and published in 1806.
Which president murdered another man?
I do not think any US president was accused of murder by legal authorities. Political enemies have labeled various president as killers or murders. Vice President Aaron Burr was accused of murder after he killed Hamilton. He fled from prosecution and the charges were eventually dropped.
