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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.
federalist • democratic-republican • party • tariff • democracy
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.
federalist • democratic-republican • party • tariff • democracy
ALMOST PRESIDENT: HUBERT HORATIO HUMPHREY, PART VI
Hubert Humphrey came very close to being elected President in 1968. This is the story of how close he came and why he lost. There have been far too few leaders like this in our history.
humphrey • mcgovern • kennedy • mccarthy • johnson
Hubert Humphrey came very close to being elected President in 1968. This is the story of how close he came and why he lost. There have been far too few leaders like this in our history.
humphrey • mcgovern • kennedy • mccarthy • johnson
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.
wright • van buren • albany regency • democratic • republican
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.
wright • van buren • albany regency • democratic • republican
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.
john adams • early political parties • federlist party • democratic republican party • thomas jefferon
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.
john adams • early political parties • federlist party • democratic republican party • thomas jefferon
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?
politicsof george washington • history of the united states • presidents of the united states • federalist party • democratic republican party
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?
politicsof george washington • history of the united states • presidents of the united states • federalist party • democratic republican party
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.
president • vice president • electoral votes • democratic • republican
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.
president • vice president • electoral votes • democratic • republican
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?
us political system • third parties in the us • alternative american political parties
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?
us political system • third parties in the us • alternative american political parties
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
congressmen senators failure to do the (will of th • the us congress and senate act independently of c • united states of america • preponderance of the evidence • break the laws
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
congressmen senators failure to do the (will of th • the us congress and senate act independently of c • united states of america • preponderance of the evidence • break the laws
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.
johnson • nixon • ford • carter • reagan
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.
johnson • nixon • ford • carter • reagan
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.
partisan divide • partisan bickering • barack obama • thomas jefferson • john adams
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.
partisan divide • partisan bickering • barack obama • thomas jefferson • john adams
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.
democratic • democrat • states rights • dixiecrat • republican
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.
democratic • democrat • states rights • dixiecrat • republican
The Politics of James Monroe
Apart from George Washington, James Monroe is the closest America has ever come to having a unanimously elected president, leading the country during peaceful times.
james monroe • fifth president of the united states • era of good feelings president • monroe doctrine • panic of 1819
Apart from George Washington, James Monroe is the closest America has ever come to having a unanimously elected president, leading the country during peaceful times.
james monroe • fifth president of the united states • era of good feelings president • monroe doctrine • panic of 1819
The XYZ Affair
During the years immediately leading up to the 19th century, America suddenly found standing at the doorstep of war with a leading European power.
xyz affair • quasi war with france • president john adams • french revolution • federalist party
During the years immediately leading up to the 19th century, America suddenly found standing at the doorstep of war with a leading European power.
xyz affair • quasi war with france • president john adams • french revolution • federalist party
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.
election of 1800 • us election history • john adams vs. thomas jefferson • aaron burr • electoral college system
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.
election of 1800 • us election history • john adams vs. thomas jefferson • aaron burr • electoral college system
John Adams: Administration and Events (Part I)
John Adams inherited George Washington's problems with European conflicts and American neutrality. John Adams also tried to steer a neutral course, and only his determination prevented the United States from being forced to join the war between England and France. With most of the United States political leaders taking sides, Adams was almost alone in his desire for peace.
adams • washington • england • france • undeclared naval war
John Adams inherited George Washington's problems with European conflicts and American neutrality. John Adams also tried to steer a neutral course, and only his determination prevented the United States from being forced to join the war between England and France. With most of the United States political leaders taking sides, Adams was almost alone in his desire for peace.
adams • washington • england • france • undeclared naval war
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.
president • governor • elector • democratic-republican • federalist
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.
president • governor • elector • democratic-republican • federalist
Political Party Control Analysis: US Government
The fiscal performance of the US government during the early 1800's can be characterized by the dominating sector of the elected government officials.
political party • deficit • control • spending • early 1800's
The fiscal performance of the US government during the early 1800's can be characterized by the dominating sector of the elected government officials.
political party • deficit • control • spending • early 1800's
THE ADAMS FAMILY
Some eccentricities in the careers and personalities of our only (so far!) father-son presidents.
adams • john adams • john quincy adams • president • minister
Some eccentricities in the careers and personalities of our only (so far!) father-son presidents.
adams • john adams • john quincy adams • president • minister
The Life of Thomas Jefferson
Remembered mainly as the third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson is also remembered as one of the most brilliant men in the history of the United States.
thomas jefferson • thomas jefferson monticello • thomas jefferson declaration of independence • president jefferson • thomas jefferson and alexander hamilton
Remembered mainly as the third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson is also remembered as one of the most brilliant men in the history of the United States.
thomas jefferson • thomas jefferson monticello • thomas jefferson declaration of independence • president jefferson • thomas jefferson and alexander hamilton
U.S. Republican Party on Social Issues
The U.S. Republican Party was founded on the ideals of equality and supported the freedom of slaves, the right of blacks and women to vote and institution of civil rights
republican party social issues • history republican party equal rights • equality • oppose slavery • end of slavery
The U.S. Republican Party was founded on the ideals of equality and supported the freedom of slaves, the right of blacks and women to vote and institution of civil rights
republican party social issues • history republican party equal rights • equality • oppose slavery • end of slavery
US Government Political Party Control Analysis
The fiscal performance of the US government during the late 1700s can be characterized by the dominating sector of the elected government officials.
political party • deficit • control • spending • late 1700s
The fiscal performance of the US government during the late 1700s can be characterized by the dominating sector of the elected government officials.
political party • deficit • control • spending • late 1700s
The American Know-Nothings
In the middle of the 19th century, a new party began to rise up through the ranks of American Politics. The Know-Nothings were anti Catholic and anti Immigration.
know nothings • what are know nothings • history of the known nothing party • american party • history of the american party
In the middle of the 19th century, a new party began to rise up through the ranks of American Politics. The Know-Nothings were anti Catholic and anti Immigration.
know nothings • what are know nothings • history of the known nothing party • american party • history of the american party
The Most Dangerous Branch of Government
John Marshall's Legacy and The Folly of Alexander Hamilton's Assessment of Judicial Power
hamilton • marshall • constitution • washington • federalist
John Marshall's Legacy and The Folly of Alexander Hamilton's Assessment of Judicial Power
hamilton • marshall • constitution • washington • federalist
The Most Famous “Interview” in American History
A Review of “Duel” by Thomas J. Fleming
duel • hamilton • burr • pistol • interview
A Review of “Duel” by Thomas J. Fleming
duel • hamilton • burr • pistol • interview
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.
federalist • democratic-republican • bank of the united states • states rights • judicial review
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.
federalist • democratic-republican • bank of the united states • states rights • judicial review
IS THERE A PRESIDENT IN THE HOUSE? (PART I)
Most of our President gained valuable political experience serving in one or both houses of Congress. In this article, we will begin our look at the Congressional careers of the men who served in the White House.
jefferson • adams • madison • monroe • jackson
Most of our President gained valuable political experience serving in one or both houses of Congress. In this article, we will begin our look at the Congressional careers of the men who served in the White House.
jefferson • adams • madison • monroe • jackson
THE PRESIDENT'S LADY: RACHEL DONELSON ROBARDS JACKSON, PART II
The election of 1828 was possibly the nastiest and dirtiest campaign in our history. The strain of the bitter personal attacks may have led to the death of Rachel Jackson, and changed the wat our government functioned.,The election of 1828 was possibly the nastiest and dirtiest campaign in our history. The strain of the bitter personal attacks may have led to the death of Rachel Jackson, and changed the wat our government functioned.
jackson • rachel • donelson • robards • democratic
The election of 1828 was possibly the nastiest and dirtiest campaign in our history. The strain of the bitter personal attacks may have led to the death of Rachel Jackson, and changed the wat our government functioned.,The election of 1828 was possibly the nastiest and dirtiest campaign in our history. The strain of the bitter personal attacks may have led to the death of Rachel Jackson, and changed the wat our government functioned.
jackson • rachel • donelson • robards • democratic
Twenty-Five Greatest Champions of America: Part Five
The fifth installment in our series looking at the most effective and principled advocates for America's founding principles.
franklin • hope • adams • bryan • marshall
The fifth installment in our series looking at the most effective and principled advocates for America's founding principles.
franklin • hope • adams • bryan • marshall
Twenty-Five Greatest Champions of America: Part Six
The sixth part in our look at the greatest champions of the United States and its principles in all of American history.
hope • lee • keller • roosevelt • twain
The sixth part in our look at the greatest champions of the United States and its principles in all of American history.
hope • lee • keller • roosevelt • twain
SHORT, FAT AND THIN: PRESIDENTS ARE HUMAN, TOO! (PART I)
In this first contribution to this site by a guest author, William Reynolds (known to fans of this site as "Ossining") presents the transcript of a talk he gave recently. Mr. Reynolds is the official village historian of Ossining, New York, and a member of the Democratic Committee. I have taken the libery of adding some pictures and making some technical corrections.
presidents • fat • thin • madison • taft
In this first contribution to this site by a guest author, William Reynolds (known to fans of this site as "Ossining") presents the transcript of a talk he gave recently. Mr. Reynolds is the official village historian of Ossining, New York, and a member of the Democratic Committee. I have taken the libery of adding some pictures and making some technical corrections.
presidents • fat • thin • madison • taft
In the Shadow of Our Founders -- Part Three
The Final Installment of Our Look at Jefferson Davis, Abraham Lincoln and the Constitutional Debate Over Secession
secession • jefferson • davis • thomas • founders
The Final Installment of Our Look at Jefferson Davis, Abraham Lincoln and the Constitutional Debate Over Secession
secession • jefferson • davis • thomas • founders
In the Shadow of Our Founders: Part Three
Third in a series of guest articles on the constitutionality of secession by Brian Tubbs.
american civil war • civil war • civil war and constitution • jefferson davis • abraham lincoln
Third in a series of guest articles on the constitutionality of secession by Brian Tubbs.
american civil war • civil war • civil war and constitution • jefferson davis • abraham lincoln
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