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America's Most Important Election
The "Revolution of 1800" marked the first time in U.S. history that a faction in power voluntarily stepped down after losing a popular election.
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John Adams: Administration and Events (Part II)
John Adams was caught between the Federalists and Democratic-Republicans. They wanted a war and he didn't. Adams worked to continue Washington's policy of neutrality, which became increasingly difficult. He even went so far as to prepare for war but managed to maintain the peace. See how in this article.
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The First Parties, Part I
The first two parties differed on basic philosophy about mankind, politics and the nature of government. At least you know what each party stood for, even if you disagreed.
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First Parties, Part II
Their basic differences in their view of mankind and the role of government led the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans to take very different stands on the issues facing them.
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AL SMITH: THE HAPPY WARRIOR
Al Smith, The Happy Warrior, was a leading figure in Democratic politics for several decades. He was also the first Catholic to win the presidential nomination of a major party, facing the same prejudice and problems that John Kennedy faced 32 years later.
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Americans Revolt Over Whiskey
Rebellion against a whiskey tax tested the new U.S. Constitution and set the precedent for future conflicts between Americans and their government.
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Are You Better off Today Than Eight Years Ago?
Are you better off under Democratic or Republican leadership?
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ELECTION SURPRISES: FDR's 1936 RE-ELECTION
In 1936, Frankling Roosevelt's re-election did not appear certain to everyone. Some experts predicted he would lose. See why in this article.
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First Woman Governor Nellie Tayloe Ross
After setting this precedent, Ross was also the first woman to head a federal agency as Director of the United States Mint and changed the way money was processed.
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HIRAM JOHNSON: THE BULL MOOSE RUNNING MATE
Hiram Johnson started as a progressive politican, and was Teddy Roosevelt's running mate on the Bull Moose ticket. He is also credited with defeating Charles Evans Hughes in 1916, and guaranteeing Woodrow Wilson's re-election. An staunch isolationist, he worked hard to prevent first the League of Nations and then the United Nations.
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JAMES MONROE: THE LAST REVOLUTIONARY PRESIDENT, PART II
James Monroe had an eventful presidency, and left his mark on history with the Monroe Doctrine. He was also the third president to die on the 4th of July.
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LIFE AFTER THE WHITE HOUSE, PART V
Presidents Coolidge, Hoover, Truman, and Eisenhower were extremely active after their terms as President ended. All continued to exercise leadership roles in their party, and all of them wrote books and articles which were widely read. In this article, we examine the role of these active and influential ex-presidents.
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RUM, ROMANISM, AND REBELLION: THE ELECTION OF 1884
Read about what might have been the dirtiest campaign in election history. Bribery, graft, extra-marital affairs, illigitimate children and more were key issues in this election.
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THE ADAMS FAMILY
Some eccentricities in the careers and personalities of our only (so far!) father-son presidents.
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THE BULL MOOSE CAMPAIGN OF 1912
A look at the three-way race between a current president, a past president, and a future president. One of the most interesting presidential campaigns in our history.
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A DEAD END JOB: MADISON'S VICE PRESIDENTS
Madison ws the only two term President to have both of his Vice Presidents die in office. This is partly because of the change in how Vice Presidents were chosen brought about by the 12th Amendment to the Constitution.
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First Parties, Part III
The basic differences between the two original parties could not be resolved through the normal political process. These incompatible views of government were evantually resolved by the Civil War. See what led to this inevitable conflict.
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ALMOST VICE PRESIDENT: BLACK JACK LOGAN, PART II
The final part of this article reviews Black Jack Logan's Civil War record and his political career in the years afterwards. In addition to his years in the House and the Senate, he founded and led the Grand Army of the Republic and started the custom of Memorial Day, which became a national holiday.
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PRESIDENTIAL PARTY HOPPERS
A surprising number of our Presidents have been members of more than one major political party during their careers. This has had a profound effect on elections and on our history. This articles follows these changes.
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The Washington Administration: Foreign Affairs (Part II)
George Washington was caught in between England and France in his stuggle to maintain American neutrality. In two controversial treaties, he avoided war and gained important rights for the new nation. He established the precedent of neutrality in foreign affairs, which was followed until the U.S. was attacked at Pearl Harbor.
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Three Is Definitely a Crowd: Part I. The System Evolves
If there is one line political activists tire of hearing, it is the statement: "It does not matter which party is in power because nothing ever changes, and there is not a bit of difference between them". If that is true, why have so many efforts in the US to create third parties failed so miserably?
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Baldwin Leaves Schwarzenegger Doc
Alec Baldwin wants his voice and name removed from the upcoming documentary, Running With Arnold, claiming filmmakers crossed tthe line.
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ELECTION SURPRISES: WOODROW WILSON'S RE-ELECTION
The first in a series about surpising election results looks at the upset victory of Woodrow Wilson in his 1916 campaign for re-election.
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IS THERE A PRESIDENT IN THE HOUSE? (PART VI)
From the end of World War I to the end of World War II, all but one of our Presidents had little or no congressional experience. There seems to be little correlation between experience and presidential greatness. In this article, we examine the careers of our Presidents from Harding through Truman.
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IS THERE A PRESIDENT IN THE HOUSE? (PART VII)
John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson both ahd extensive experience in both houses of Congress. This experience was extremely helpful as they both worked to pass ambitious social programs, especially landmark civil rights bills. In this article, we examine their congressional service.
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JAMES MONROE: THE LAST REVOLUTIONARY PRESIDENT, PART I
James Monroe was the last of the Virginia Dynasty elected to the White House. He was also the last Revolutionary War veteran to be elected President. This article traces his career from war hero to diplomat.
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John Quincy Adams' Early Years
John Quincy Adams, elected President in 1824 as a Democratic-Republican, was a member, during his long political career, of no less than five political parties.
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LIFE AFTER THE WHITE HOUSE, PART II
In this second article in the series, we continue to examine what each President did after they left the White House. This time we cover Presidents Jackson through Buchanan.
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PRESIDENTIAL FEUDS, PART I
Although the most exclusive "club" in American politics, not all of those who have lived in the White House have gotten along with each other. In fact, some have engaged in famous feuds. In this article, we examine the first two of these, and it is interesting to note that both included an Adams, John and his son John Quincy.
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PRESIDENTIAL TRIVIA: OLD QUESTIONS, NEW ANSWERS
Many of the classic presidential trivia questions now have new answers, thanks to some of our recent presidents. This article will help you amaze your friends with your knowledge and help prevent you from being stumped.
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Thanks, But No Thanks: Silas Wright (Part I)
Silar Wright turned down more major offices than most politicians ever win election to in their entire careers. He was offered cabinets posts, the governorship of New York, a seat in the U.S. Senate, the Vice Presidency and the Presidency. Learn why he refused so many positions.
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The Anointment of George W. Bush?
There are those who believe the Democratic Party should just lie down and not even participate in the coming presidential election. Some say challenging this president is unpatriotic, but not challenging him is undemocratic.
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The Early Politics of John Adams
John Adams, member of the Federalist party, was a true American patriot, though once in office the politics of his party kept him from a second term.
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The Politics of George Washington
George Washington, the military commander and war hero, was a unanimous choice to be the first President of the United States, but where were his political allegiances?
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The Politics of James Madison
James Madison a member of the Democratic-Republican party, though his war-time presidency demonstrated a certain degree of bipartisanship.
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The Politics of Thomas Jefferson
America's third president was a follower of the European philosophy of enlightenment, and a staunch believer in states rights.
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The Washington Administration: It's the Economy, Stupid! (Part I)
George Washington had a most eventful administration. In this series, we will examine and explore the main events of his presidency. In this first article, we examine the establishment of a strong centralized economy.
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Third Things First
Why voting for third party candidates is an essential first step to accomplishing any progressive reforms, be they in the environment, women's rights, gun control, education, or what have you.
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Third Time's The Charm, Part II
William Jennings Bryan was the only person to be runner-up in a Presidential election three times. He was also the youngest person ever nominated for President by a major political party. Although his government service only included four years in the U.S. House of Representatives and two years as Secretary of State, he had a dramatic effect on U.S. politics at the turn of the century, and started the movement that eventually became the modern Democratic Party.
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TICKET BALANCING
Ticket balancing has always been an important factor in election strategies. This may not be the case this time. Take a quick look at the practice and history of ticket balancing in presidential elections.
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U.S. Presidents Fact Sheet
Who was the 39th president of the U.S.? What party did John Quincy Adams represent? Find out many answers you need to know about the Presidents of the U.S.
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US Presidential Election of 1800
The presidential election of 1800 was the first truly disputed election in our nation's history, and became a defining event in shaping the United States Constitution.
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Who's On Third?
A round-up of the Independent and Third Party candidates for President, with links and recommendations. With two weeks to go, it's time for the undecideds to get off the fence. Find out who else is in the running and make your decision.
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WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN, THE GREAT COMMONER, PART I
William Jennings Bryan was one of only two men nomonated for president three times, and the only man to be runner-up three times. Read how he built the first modern Democratic Party coalition that elected Woodrow Wilson and Franklin Roosevelt.
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The Politics of Martin Van Buren
Martin Van Buren, as President of the United States, played a key role in establishing the Jacksonian Democratic party and in creating the second American party system.
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The Twelfth Amendment of the US Constitution
George Washington was elected president unanimously twice. Those were the last two times for such national unity. The elections of 1796 and 1800 were vastly different.
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No Bridging this Partisan Divide
The media has said that the partisan bickering in the United States has reached new levels of vitriol, but the war has been raging since the nation was founded.
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Alien and Sedition Acts of 1798
As America entered into its undeclared war with France, decisions made by the Federalist leadership in Washington assured the eventual destruction of their own party.
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Congressional & Senatorial Failure
Congressmen and Senators ( F ) equals failure to do the (Will of the People). The Will of the people is no longer a part of the democratic process in the United States
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LIFE AFTER THE WHITE HOUSE, PART VI
In this final article in the series, we examine the retirement of the most recent presidents. Some have continued to play a major role in politics, while others have limited their activities to the private or humanitarian sectors. The most recent ex-President has been very visible in both the political and private sectors.
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