Historical Events tagged with "martin van buren"

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Politics & Government

Jackson's Letter on Nullification Crisis

January 13th, 1833 192 years ago

Andrew Jackson wrote to Martin Van Buren expressing his concerns about South Carolina's refusal to comply with federal tariffs during the Nullification Crisis. This correspondence highlighted the tension between state sovereignty and federal authority, emphasizing Jackson's intention to preserve the Union. Jackson's forceful stance against South Carolina's actions reinforced the government's authority while seeking to maintain peace in the nation amidst rising sectional tensions.

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Politics & Government

Formation of the Democratic Party in America

January 8th, 1828 197 years ago

The Democratic Party was formally organized in 1828 as a result of a coalition of various regional, political factions led by prominent figures like Andrew Jackson. The party emerged from the Democratic-Republican Party and sought to represent the interests of the common man, expanding its influence primarily in the South and the expanding Western territories. Central themes included agrarianism, individual liberty, and opposition to elitism.

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