Andrew Jackson. Andrew Jackson, considered the father of the modern Presidency, significantly contributed to the expansion of that office. He was considered the first popularly elected President, and, throughout his Presidency, acted his role as a populist. Elected 1828 1832.
Unlike later ceremonies, an actor or director could be awarded for multiple works within a year. Emil Jannings, for example, was given the Best Actor award for his work in both The Way of All Flesh and The Last Command. Moreover, Charlie Chaplin and Warner Brothers each received an Honorary Award.
Date: 25th March 2002. A weeping, shaking Halle Berry has become the first black woman to win a best actress Oscar, sending crashing a colour bar that has stood for 74 years. She was swiftly joined last night (24 March 2002) by Denzel Washington,making them the first blacks to win both the best actor and best actress awards at the Academy Awards.