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The Complicated Legacy of Andrew Jackson’s Bank War

The Complicated Legacy of Andrew Jackson’s Bank War

Update: 2025-10-02
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Was Jackson’s victory over the Second Bank of the United States a triumph for liberty, or did it merely expand federal authority under the guise of constraining it? His legacy is complicated, but there is much we can learn from it.

Original article: https://mises.org/mises-wire/complicated-legacy-andrew-jacksons-bank-war
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The Complicated Legacy of Andrew Jackson’s Bank War

The Complicated Legacy of Andrew Jackson’s Bank War

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