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History 4: Banker vs president and the birth of the dollar

Planet Money Summer School

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Jackson vs. Biddle: The Banking Rivalry

This chapter examines the intense conflict between President Andrew Jackson and banker Nicholas Biddle during the early American banking era. It highlights their contrasting values, the populist backlash against banking institutions, and pivotal moments that shaped public sentiment towards the banking system.

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