KPFA - Letters and Politics

The Presidency of Andrew Jackson: The Bank War, Indian Removal, Slavery & the Expansion of Democracy

Sep 13, 2023
David S. Brown, a history professor, discusses Andrew Jackson's complex legacy, including the Bank War, Indian removal, slavery, and democracy expansion. They explore Jackson's critique of government favoritism, his portrayal as a champion of the common man, and the evolution of political identities in American history.
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