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Andrew Jackson made a huge mistake
byBrion McClanahan |Sep 5, 2023 |History
Andrew Jackson had a couple of superb veto messages as President. His veto of the bill re-chartering the Second Bank of the United States displayed cogency and a firm understanding of the powers of Congress. He also was unwilling to concede the Constitutional question...The Myth of Andrew Jackson vs the Supreme Court
byDave Benner |Aug 16, 2021 |History
It is often alleged that President Andrew Jackson responded to the Marshall Court’s 1832 opinion in Worcester v. Georgia by the quip that “John Marshall has made his decision, now let him enforce it!” However, from an earnest study of the circumstances involved it...Today in History: Andrew Jackson Calls Out the Troops to Suppress a Labor Dispute
byDave Benner |Jan 29, 2020 |History
Today in 1834, President Andrew Jackson called forth soldiers to suppress a labor dispute for the first time. The event was considered to be a bold, unprecedented extension of executive authority. After workers on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal rioted over working...Today in History: Andrew Jackson Sends Troops into Maryland
byDave Benner |Jan 29, 2018 |History
Today in 1834, President Andrew Jackson called forth soldiers to suppress a labor dispute for the first time. The event was considered to be a bold, unprecedented extension of executive authority. After workers on the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal rioted over working...
Tubman on the $20 Bill: Chalk One Up for the Nullifiers
byMike Maharrey |Apr 25, 2016 |News
Chalk one up for the nullifiers. The recent announcement that Harriet Tubman will replace Andrew Jackson on the $20 Federal Reserve note provides some rich irony that goes right over most people’s head. Jackson, the quintessential anti-nullifier will be replaced by...