Liberty Law Talk

Andrew Jackson in Context: A Conversation with Bradley Birzer

Jan 12, 2020
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Bradley Birzer
Author Bradley Birzer discusses his new biography of Andrew Jackson. Topics include Jackson's virtues as a president, conflicting views on his legacy, his opposition to the national bank, his farewell address, and the dangers of corruption and power thirst.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
A Discussion on the Virtues of Andrew Jackson as a President
03:39 • 3min
3
Assessing Andrew Jackson and Remini's Perspective
06:13 • 2min
4
Jackson's Conflicting Legacy
07:44 • 27min
5
Andrew Jackson's Opposition to the Charter Bank
34:48 • 10min
6
Analyzing Andrew Jackson's Farewell Address and Political Identity
45:13 • 3min
7
Guarding Against Corruption and Power Thirst: A Reflection on Andrew Jackson
48:04 • 2min