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President's Bold Repeal: Whiskey Tax Slashed, Debt Cut 30%

3/25/2025

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In a poignant letter to James Madison on December 28, 1794, the author condemned the unpopular whiskey tax, which he believed unjustly burdened citizens and jeopardized national unity. As President, he courageously repealed the tax, opting for land sales and customs duties, ultimately slashing national debt by 30% and addressing the growing unrest among the populace.

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In a poignant letter to James Madison on December 28, 1794, the author condemned the unpopular whiskey tax, which he believed unjustly burdened citizens and jeopardized national unity. As President, he courageously repealed the tax, opting for land sales and customs duties, ultimately slashing national debt by 30% and addressing the growing unrest among the populace.