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 signalling the end of one-party ...
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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 said, let's dive into it. ...
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 Federalist candidate Rufus King. Let’s ...
Election of 1812: America’s First Wartime Presidential Contest
The Election of 1812 was the first presidential election held during a time of war in the United States. Incumbent President James Madison faced a significant challenge from DeWitt Clinton, ...
Election of 1808: Madison vs. Pinckney – The Embargo Act
As the 1808 election unfolds, Charles Pinckney is once again attempting to take down a Democratic-Republican, this time in the form of James Madison, who is looking to become the ...
Election of 1804: Jefferson’s Triumph & The Death of Hamilton
As President Thomas Jefferson sought Election in 1804, the Federalists hoped to challenge him with a war hero, Charles Pinckney. Let's dive into the details of this significant election. Background ...
Election of 1800: The Adams Administration!
The Election of 1800, often referred to as "The Revolution of 1800," was a significant and transformative moment in early U.S. history. This election saw a fierce contest between Federalist ...
Election of 1796: America’s First Ever Contested Election
The election of 1796 marked George Washington's departure after two terms and set the stage for the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans to vie for leadership. Let's dive into this pivotal ...
Election Of 1792: George Washington Re-Elected
The election of 1792 saw George Washington become the first two-term President in American history. Let's dive in! Background Information As shown on the map above, all states that had ...
Election of 1788/1789: The First Election
Hello everyone, and welcome to the first instalment of my series on U.S. presidential elections. In this series, I will explore each election in chronological order, from the very first ...