Political Quotes

On the record
To follow to the tomb the last of his race and to tread on the graves of extinct nations excite melancholy reflections.
Said by
Andrew Jackson
Democratic · Tennessee

Editor's note · Context

Jackson expresses sorrow over the extinction of Native American nations.

Share

More from Andrew Jackson

Mar 2, 1837

Amid the duties constantly pressing on me, to give the subject that deliberate consideration which its importance demands

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 17, 1837

The Secretary of War ad interim will cause the proceedings of the court in the case of Major-General Scott, first above mentioned, with the documentary evidence referred to therein and a copy hereof, to be transmitted to Major-General…

presidency.ucsb.edu
Mar 3, 1837

If we turn to our relations with foreign powers, we find our condition equally gratifying.

presidency.ucsb.edu
Feb 5, 1837

I herewith transmit the report ** of the Secretary of the Navy, which affords all the information required by said resolution.

presidency.ucsb.edu

Other voices in this conversation