Trump-Andrew Jackson?

Pulitzer Prize winning author Jon Meacham, examines "American Lion," a biography of President Andrew Jackson, in a Trump-era light.

• Apr 2, 2017
• 06:13

Centuries-old White House tree gets the axe

A southern magnolia that had stood outside the White House since the 19th century was cut down. According to legend, Andrew Jackson planted the tree in honor of his late wife. "CBS Evening News" co-anchors John Dickerson and Maurice DuBois have details.

• Apr 8, 2025
• 00:55

The Treasury Department this past week announced Andrew Jackson's face on the front of the $20 bill will be replaced by that of escaped slave-turned-abolitionist Harriet Tubman

The Treasury Department this past week announced Andrew Jackson's face on the front of the $20 bill will be replaced by that of escaped slave-turned-abolitionist Harriet Tubman. When it comes to the green that's been printed over the years, not all our currency has stayed current. Charles Osgood reports.

• Apr 24, 2016
• 01:30

Former President Andrew Jackson is being evicted from the face of the $20 dollar bill

Former President Andrew Jackson is being evicted from the face of the $20 dollar bill. The U.S. Treasury confirmed Wednesday that former slave and iconic abolitionist Harriet Tubman would replace him, who was a slave owner. Julianna Goldman spoke to Treasury Secretary Jack Lew about the switch.

• Apr 21, 2016
• 03:08

The full episode of the CBS Evening News from the April 20, 2016 edition.

The first criminal charges were filed in the water debacle in Flint, Michigan, after contaminated drinking water left more than 150 children poisoned by dangerously high levels of lead; one tiny island in Denmark has been able to get their greenhouse gas emissions down to virtually zero

• Apr 20, 2016
• 20:46

Harriet Tubman is set to replace Andrew Jackson on the front of the $20 bill

Harriet Tubman is set to replace Andrew Jackson on the front of the $20 bill. Tubman was an abolitionist who risked her life bringing hundreds of slaves to freedom. Presidential historian Doug Wead joins CBSN to discuss the currency change and Tubman's role in history.

• Apr 20, 2016
• 03:23

The abolitionist who risked her life bringing hundreds of slaves to freedom is bumping a slaveholder and former president to the back of the bill

The abolitionist who risked her life bringing hundreds of slaves to freedom is bumping a slaveholder and former president to the back of the bill. Harriet Tubman will be the face of the new $20 bill. Julianna Goldman reports.

• Apr 20, 2016
• 02:14

Civil rights activist Harriet Tubman will replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill

Civil rights activist Harriet Tubman will replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill. CBS News correspondent Julianna Goldman joins CBSN to discuss what other currency changes we can expect.

• Apr 20, 2016
• 04:22

Bernanke says instead of having a woman replace Alexander Hamilton on the $10 bill, we should replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill

Former Federal Reserve Chair Ben Bernanke says instead of having a woman replace Alexander Hamilton on the $10 bill, we should replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill. CBSN's Kristine Johnson and Vladimir Duthiers have more.

• Jun 22, 2015
• 00:51

An organization wants to replace Andrew Jackson with a female American hero

There's a growing movement to give the $20 bill a facelift. An organization wants to replace Andrew Jackson with a female American hero. Chip Reid reports from the Treasury Department.

• Mar 25, 2015
• 03:30

Effort to put Tubman on $20 to go forward

White House Jen Psaki said Monday that the Treasury Department will move forward with an effort to put Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill. The effort was initiated by the Obama administration but then was stalled by the Trump administration. CBSN's Elaine Quijano reports.

• Jan 25, 2021
• 00:32

New effort to put Harriet Tubman on $20 bill

White House press secretary Jen Psaki announced the Treasury Department is taking steps to resume efforts to place Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill. The change was initially announced during the Obama administration but didn't happen during the Trump administration. Watch her comments on the renewed effort.

• Jan 25, 2021
• 00:51

Jackson, Mississippi, votes to move statue of Andrew Jackson from City Hall

"As we build a city focused on progress and unity we must make certain that we display images which reflect those aspirations," said the city's mayor.

• Jul 8, 2020

4 charged for attempting to tear down Andrew Jackson statue

"These charges should serve as a warning to those who choose to desecrate the statues and monuments that adorn our nation's capital," acting U.S. Attorney Michael R. Sherwin said in a statement.

• Jun 27, 2020

Demonstrators, police face off again in D.C.

Protesters fighting for racial justice clashed with police in Washington, D.C. again as they targeted a public monument honoring former President Andrew Jackson. Demonstrators attempted to topple the statue, citing Jackson's ownership of slaves and treatment of Native Americans. Police dispersed the crowd using pepper bullets and President Trump suggested demonstrators could be arrested. Kris Van Cleave reports.

• Jun 23, 2020
• 02:06

Protesters try to topple Andrew Jackson statue near White House

The 19th century president's ruthless treatment of Native Americans has long been controversial.

• Jun 23, 2020

Harriet Tubman $20 bill facing delays

Don't bet on seeing a Harriet Tubman $20 bill anytime soon. The redesigned bill bearing Tubman's face, which was supposed to debut in 2020, will not be coming out for nearly a decade, Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said. Tubman, who was born into slavery and became a noted abolitionist and political activist, would be the first black woman to have her face on U.S. currency.

• May 22, 2019
• 00:45

Treasury watchdog to investigate delays on Harriet Tubman $20 bill

The Treasury's inspector general said he would report any indications of "employee misconduct"

• Jun 24, 2019

Harriet Tubman $20 bill won't happen under Trump administration

Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said a redesign of the bill's security features will still come out in 2020

• May 23, 2019

Part of magnolia tree on South Lawn to be removed, White House says

The historic tree on the White House grounds has suffered decades of decay

• Dec 27, 2017

Trump suggests Civil War could have been avoided

Says Andrew Jackson, an oft-cited touchstone, thought there was "no reason" for conflict between states

• May 1, 2017

Has Trump's presidency revived Andrew Jackson's?

Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House, compares America’s seventh president with our current commander-in-chief

• Apr 2, 2017

Celebs react, loudly, to the #HarrietTubman $20 bill

Celebities weren't shy about sharing reactions to the Treasury Department's plans to replace slaveowning president Andrew Jackson with abolitionist Harriet Tubman

• Apr 21, 2016

Bette Midler has cheeky response to woman on the $20 bill

Harriet Tubman, African-American abolitionist who helped slaves escape through the "Underground Railroad," will soon grace the bill

• Apr 20, 2016

Will a woman's face be on $20 bill instead of $10?

Controversy behind the agency’s original plan to redesign the $10 bill got a redesign of its own

• Apr 18, 2016
• 03:03

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