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

Planet Money

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Banking Power and Political Clash

This chapter examines the intricate relationship between banking elites and political leaders in early America, particularly during Andrew Jackson's presidency. It highlights the tensions surrounding the Bank of the United States, the rivalry with Nicholas Biddle, and Jackson's populist stance against entrenched financial interests.

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