8h 16min, jan 1, 1828 y - The Whig Party
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The Whigs were led by Henry Clay and were in opposition to the actions of President Andrew Jackson. They also supported the power of Congress over the presidency and advocated for the modernization of the state and the implementation of economic protection policies.
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8h 16min, jan 1, 1828 y
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~ 197 years ago
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