Election of 1868: Ulysses S. Grant – Rebuilding a Divided Nation
Election of 1868 – The Civil War has finally ended, but the years since have been tumultuous. Now, Union Army General Ulysses S. Grant faces...
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Election of 1864: Battlefields to Ballots – Civil War
The Election of 1864 was the first presidential election during a war since the War of 1812, and the stakes were incredibly high, especially for...
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Election of 1860: Honest Abraham Lincoln Steps Up
The Election of 1860 stands as one of the most significant presidential contests in American history. As the nation teetered on the brink of civil...
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Election of 1856: Buchanan, Fremont, and Fillmore
As tensions over slavery escalate, the Election of 1856 presents another three-way contest for the U.S. presidency. James Buchanan aims for a back-to-back Democratic win....
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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...