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Andrew Jackson: “Among the objects of great national concern I can not omit to press again upon your attention that part of the…”

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Among the objects of great national concern I can not omit to press again upon your attention that part of the Constitution which regulates the election of President and Vice-President.
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Andrew Jackson
Democratic · Tennessee

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Jackson highlights the importance of the constitutional process for electing the President and Vice-President.

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