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Andrew Jackson

George Washington and Alexander Hamilton with tears on their faces | Illustration: Joanna Andreasson; Source images: iStock, Wikimedia

History

Disillusioned Revolutionaries: Many Founders Died in Despair About the American Experiment

America's Founders helped create a world they were not yet ready to live in.

Matt Welch | 6.13.2026 6:00 AM

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Separation of Powers

Presidents Should Not Ignore Court Rulings

Vice President J.D. Vance believes presidents can ignore the courts in some situations. Are we heading for a constitutional crisis?

Eric Boehm | 2.12.2025 12:30 PM

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Telegraph

The Telegraph Was America's First Singularity

Technological leaps and political upheaval go together like spaghetti and meatballs.

Anthony Comegna | 4.27.2019 6:00 AM

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Andrew Jackson

Wrestling With Old Hickory's Ghost

A conservative re-evaluation of President Andrew Jackson

Anthony Comegna | 12.17.2018 6:00 AM

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Donald Trump

How Trump Affects the Presidential Rankings

Eisenhower and Jackson now perceived differently. What's going on?

Steve Chapman | 2.23.2017 12:01 AM

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Donald Trump

Here's What Trump Can Learn From Andrew Jackson's First Inaugural Address

Trump's inner circle has embraced the comparison to Jackson, America's first populist president, so he better get to work on the national debt.

Eric Boehm | 1.21.2017 9:15 AM

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Harriet Tubman

Rep. Steve King Tries (and Fails) To Keep Harriet Tubman Off $20 Bill

The Iowa congressman called the move to replace Andrew Jackson "liberal activism" on the part of President Obama.

Alex Thomas | 6.22.2016 4:22 PM

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Policy

Great News! Harriet Tubman Will Replace Andrew Jackson on the Front of the $20 Bill

Alexander Hamilton, meanwhile, will stay on the $10 note.

Peter Suderman | 4.20.2016 1:30 PM

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