One of the most famous duels in American history occurred in Logan County and involved a future U.S. president."Dueling With Andrew Jackson" on this segment of the President's Day episode of Kentucky Life on KET.Back in 1806, Andrew Jackson, then a rising star in Tennessee politics, was known for his hot temper. Angered over a slur on his wife's honor-and a charge of cheating on a horse-racing bet-Jackson challenged fellow horse breeder and plantation owner Charles Dickinson to a duel. Dueling was outlawed in Tennessee, so the duel took place across state lines, at Harrison's Mills on the Red River here in Logan County, on May 30. The spot is about two miles from Adairsville.Dickinson got off the first shot and wounded Jackson, breaking two ribs. Jackson-to everyone's amazement-remained standing and fired at Dickinson, killing him.With his foe's bullet forever in his chest, Jackson went on with his life. He left politics and pursued his military career, gaining fame in the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812.The duel in Kentucky was a distant memory by the time Jackson re-entered the political arena. He became governor of the new Florida Territory in 1821, and then returned to Tennessee, where he was elected a U.S. senator in 1822. In 1828, at age 62, he won the presidency. He won re-election in 1832, defeating Kentucky's Henry Clay.Ultimately, Dickinson's bullet may have done him in. He died in 1845 at the age of 78, and some historians have speculated that the cause was lead poisoning. This segment features a detailed re-enactment of the duel. Learn more about KET's program Kentucky Life at http://www.ket.org/kentuckylife/Visit Kentucky Life's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/kentuckylifeSubscribe to the KET channel: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_c...