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Andrew Jackson: “My original convictions upon this subject have been confirmed by the course of events for several years, and experience…”

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My original convictions upon this subject have been confirmed by the course of events for several years, and experience is every day adding to their strength.
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Andrew Jackson
Democratic · Tennessee

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Jackson reflects on how his views about Indian removal have been reinforced over time.

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