Election of 1852: Franklin Pierce Wins Three-Way Dance
The Election of 1852 was a watershed moment in American history as Franklin Pierce faced off against General Winfield Scott and John P. Hale in...
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Election of 1848: Zachary Taylor’s Triumph
The election of 1848 was the first presidential election held on the same day across all states, a standard that continues today. It was a...
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Election of 1844: Who is James K. Polk?
In the Election of 1844, the founder of the Whig Party, Henry Clay, faced off against the Democrats’ James K. Polk. Let’s dive into the...
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Election of 1840: William Harrison; The 31 Day President
As the incumbent Democratic President, Martin Van Buren he faced a formidable opponent in the Whig Party’s William Henry Harrison, in what was essentially a...
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Election of 1836 – The Whig Party
The Election of 1836 was one of the more unusual contests in U.S. history. Martin Van Buren, with the strong backing of outgoing President Andrew...
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Election of 1832 – ‘Old Hickory’ Doesn’t Crack
Andrew Jackson, known as “Old Hickory,” was seeking re-election for another term, but he faced numerous obstacles and an old rival. Let’s dive into the...
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Election of 1828: Andrew Jackson Gets Revenge
The 1828 election is one of the nastiest in U.S. history, with Andrew Jackson seeking revenge against the incumbent president, John Quincy Adams. Let’s delve...
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Election of 1824: Adams II & The Dusty Finish
The Election of 1824 features one of the most controversial endings in U.S. history, starring John Quincy Adams, the son of a former president, and...
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Election of 1820 – The Era of Good Feelings
The Election of 1820 is one of the most unusual in American history up to that point, as incumbent James Monroe ran unopposed. With that...
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Election of 1816: James Monroe vs. Rufus King
The 1816 presidential election marked a pivotal moment in American history, as incumbent James Madison prepared to pass the torch to James Monroe, who faced...