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

Planet Money Summer School

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The Clash of Power: President vs. Bankers in Early America

This chapter explores the economic challenges faced by early America, emphasizing the tensions between President Andrew Jackson and banker Nicholas Biddle over the Bank of the United States. It highlights the broader implications of these conflicts on banking practices and monetary policy, which continue to resonate in contemporary discussions.

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