Bless this day to us, Oh LORD! The fear of the Lord is clean, enduring for ever: the judgments of the Lord are true and righteous altogether. More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold: sweeter also than honey and the honeycomb. Moreover by them is thy servant warned: and in keeping of them there is great reward. Who can understand his errors? cleanse thou me from secret faults. Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins; let them not have dominion over me: then shall I be upright, and I shall be innocent from the great transgression. Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer. Psalm 19:9-14

Legacy of Andrew Jackson: Trail of Tears, Spoils System, and the Panic of 1837

By Peter Samuels

3 thoughts on "Legacy of Andrew Jackson: Trail of Tears, Spoils System, and the Panic of 1837"

Darrin Williams says:

December 12, 2024 at 3:53 am

Excellent article!!! Looks like he has some serious character issues in how he treated the Native Americans and slaves. Not a nice man who utilized power & control dynamics to achieve his narcissist objectives! Thank you Mr. Samuels for shining the spotlight on this President and his grevious policies.

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Jenn Penta says:

December 24, 2024 at 7:20 pm

This article about Andrew Jackson and the Trail of Tears is so insightful, especially given its timing. It feels almost haunting because it connects so directly to a recent experience my daughter and I had while driving through Oklahoma, along part of the historic Trail of Tears. As we passed through the land, we saw the signs, and she asked me what the Trail of Tears meant and what it represented. Her question, simple yet profound, made me reflect more deeply on this tragic and horrific chapter of American history.

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1. George Magazine says:
  
  December 25, 2024 at 12:43 am
  
  Remember, Trump pointed him out for a reason! He was NOT a good guy and definitely NOT a President of the people!
  
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