Andrew Jackson and the Constitution
“Our Jacksonian Constitution” was a program of the “Teach-In on America’s Founding” held February 27, 2012, by the Institute for the American Constitutional Heritage in the Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall. This was the University of Oklahoma’s inaugural "Teach-In, A Day with Some of the Greatest Teachers in America."***
Professor Akhil Reed Amar talked about how the presidency of Andrew Jackson transformed the Constitution in ways that still apply. He responded to questions from members of… read more
Professor Akhil Reed Amar talked about how the presidency of Andrew Jackson transformed the Constitution in ways that still apply. He responded to questions from members of the audience.
“Our Jacksonian Constitution” was a program of the “Teach-In on America’s Founding” held February 27, 2012, by the Institute for the American Constitutional Heritage in the Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall. This was the University of Oklahoma’s inaugural "Teach-In, A Day with Some of the Greatest Teachers in America."*** close
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