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Since 1928, Jackson's picture has appeared on the United States $20 bill - somewhat ironic given that Jackson opposed paper money, wanting the country to use [[specie]] (gold and silver) instead.
Since 1928, Jackson's picture has appeared on the United States $20 bill - somewhat ironic given that Jackson opposed paper money, wanting the country to use [[specie]] (gold and silver) instead.
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Despite the stain on his character, Jackson claimed to be a [[Christian]]. In his farewell address in 1837, Jackson reflected on the role of [[God]] in America: “Providence has showered on this favored land blessings without number, and has chosen you as the guardians of freedom, to preserve it for the benefit of the human race."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://townhall.com/columnists/michaelyoussef/2020/06/08/andrew-jacksons-lesson-about-the-bible-on-the-175th-anniversary-of-his-death-n2570207|title=Andrew Jackson's Lesson about the Bible on the 175th Anniversary of His Death|publisher=Townhall.com|date=June 8, 2020|autho0r=Michael Youssef|accessdate=June 9, 2020}}</ref>
==Quotes==
==Quotes==