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Bank War in the Jacksonian Age: Andrew Jackson, Nicholas Biddle, and the Battle over the B.U.S.
americanhistory.suite101.com - 27 days ago
Bank War in the Jacksonian Age: Andrew Jackson, Nicholas Biddle, and the Battle over the B.U.S.
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The second Bank of the United States, established in 1816, was a mixed private/public institution with far reaching influence: Biddle, president of the BUS since 1823, had effectively managed the bank, which was partially responsible for the good economy when Jackson became president in 1829. ...
Tonight & Michael Jackson
debbieschlussel.com - 26 days ago
Tonight & Michael Jackson
— debbieschlussel.com — By Debbie Schlussel So, tonight I’m going to screen the much-hyped “This Is It.” No, sadly, not the great classic pop song by Kenny Loggins with back-up vocals by the man with the sexiest male singing voice in contemporary music (Michael McDonald). It’s the Michael ... (more) Tonight & Michael Jackson

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thehill.com - 10/19/2009
Rep. Danny Davis backs Jackson over Giannoulias
— thehill.com — Rep. Danny Davis (D-Ill.) is backing Chicago Urban League President Cheryle Robinson Jackson in the state's Democratic Senate primary. Davis signaled his support with a $2,000 contribution to Jackson on Sept. 29, according to his third quarter ... (more) Rep. Danny Davis backs Jackson over Giannoulias

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Firedoglake:  Mister, we could use somebody (somewhat) like Andrew Jackson again

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Mister, we could use somebody (somewhat) like Andrew Jackson again
Firedoglake — ... But there was one thing that used to be considered a detriment that maybe, just maybe, had him ahead of the curve. He hated big banks, and unlike modern Democrats he was damn willing to do something about it. ...

Mister, we could use somebody (somewhat) like Andrew Jackson again
Rising Hegemon — ... But there was one thing that used to be considered a detriment that maybe, just maybe, he was ahead of the curve on. He hated big banks, and unlike modern Democrats he was damn willing to do something about it. ...

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