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President Andrew Jackson Warns South Carolina of Union Duty
In a January 1833 message to Congress President Andrew Jackson declares the Constitution and laws supreme and the Union indissoluble. He argues federal authority must be used to prevent obstruction by South Carolina and outlines options to protect revenue, preserve courts, and defend national unity.
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Custom House
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ANDREW JACKSON
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