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.
Janet Gaynor, first actress to win the Oscar. The first ever Academy Awards ceremony was held in March 1929, in a simple yet dignified manner as opposed to the present day razzle, dazzle, glitz, glamour and, more often than not, a controversial spectacle.