My History Can Beat Up Your Politics

ANDREW JACKSON'S MEDIA SPOILS: OUR MEDIATED REPUBLIC, PART SIX

September 17, 2026·46 min
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"To the victor goes the spoils" True of government jobs after a 19th century election. Also true of newspapers. Much of the spoils system perfected during Jackson's time helped newspaper publishers get ads, printing and postmaster jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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