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A discussion entitled "Who's In Your Wallet? Alexander Hamilton, Andrew Jackson, Harriet Tubman, and the 2016 Presidential Election," was held October 20, 2016 at the Institute for Freedom and Community at St. Olaf College in Northfield.

 to the $10 and $20 bills in America as a backdrop for analyzing this year's similarly contentious presidential election.

Three speakers took three different approaches to their reflections.

 of Mercyhurst University reflected using the ideals of Alexander Hamilton.

 co-founder of New America took on the election through the lens of Andrew Jackson.

 of Cornell University analyzed using a Harriet Tubmanian dimension.

 of St. Olaf College acted as moderator for the discussion.

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The event "Who's In Your Wallet?" used recent controversy over changes to the $10 and $20 bills in America as a backdrop for analyzing this year's similarly contentious presidential election.

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