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Summer School 4: Banker vs president and the birth of the dollar

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

This chapter explores the early economic challenges faced by the United States, focusing on the clash between President Andrew Jackson and Bank of the United States president Nicholas Biddle. It examines their contrasting views on government authority and banking, which played a crucial role in shaping America's financial landscape.

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