American historian J.M. Opal discusses on his new book — a bold reinterpretation of how Andrew Jackson’s populist vision continues to shape American democracy today. Michael Gerhardt, scholar-in-residence at the National Constitution Center moderates. Recorded September 11, 2017 at the National Constitution Center.

Andrew Jackson, the Rule of Law, and the American Nation

Live constitutional conversations and debates featuring leading historians, journalists, scholars, and public officials hosted at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia and across America. To watch National Constitution Center Town Halls live, check out our schedule of upcoming programs at constitutioncenter.org/townhall. Register through Zoom to ask your constitutional questions in the Q&A or watch live on YouTube at YouTube.com/ConstitutionCenter.

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Live constitutional conversations and debates featuring leading historians, journalists, scholars, and public officials hosted at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia and across America. To watch National Constitution Center Town Halls live, check out our schedule of upcoming programs at constitutioncenter.org/townhall. Register through Zoom to ask your constitutional questions in the Q&amp;A or watch live on YouTube at YouTube.com/ConstitutionCenter.

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