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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.
• smith • hoover • foley • campbell • democratic
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.
• smith • hoover • foley • campbell • democratic
ALMOST PRESIDENT: HANNIBAL HAMLIN, PART III
After he lost re-nomination for Vice President, Hamlin still had a major influence on the issues of the times. Learn how the fascinating political figure ended his career.,After he lost re-nomination for Vice President, Hamlin still had a major influence on the issues of the times. Learn how the fascinating political figure ended his career.
• hamlin • lincoln • democrat • democratic • republican
After he lost re-nomination for Vice President, Hamlin still had a major influence on the issues of the times. Learn how the fascinating political figure ended his career.,After he lost re-nomination for Vice President, Hamlin still had a major influence on the issues of the times. Learn how the fascinating political figure ended his career.
• hamlin • lincoln • democrat • democratic • republican
Are You Better off Today Than Eight Years Ago?
Are you better off under Democratic or Republican leadership?
• democratic • republican • clinton • american • america party
Are you better off under Democratic or Republican leadership?
• democratic • republican • clinton • american • america party
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.
• president • landon • roosevelt • fdr • democratic
In 1936, Frankling Roosevelt's re-election did not appear certain to everyone. Some experts predicted he would lose. See why in this article.
• president • landon • roosevelt • fdr • democratic
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.
• johnson • roosevelt • progressive • progressive party • democratic
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.
• johnson • roosevelt • progressive • progressive party • democratic
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
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.
• coolidge • hoover • truman • eisenhower • roosevelt
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.
• coolidge • hoover • truman • eisenhower • roosevelt
PRESIDENTIAL FEUDS, PART V
In the final article in this series, we examine the feud between President Truman and President Eisenhower. This feud got so nasty that it almost interferred with the inauguration. This classic feud involved personal charges of corruption, cowardice, and marital infidelity.
• truman • eisenhower • election • campaign • democratic
In the final article in this series, we examine the feud between President Truman and President Eisenhower. This feud got so nasty that it almost interferred with the inauguration. This classic feud involved personal charges of corruption, cowardice, and marital infidelity.
• truman • eisenhower • election • campaign • democratic
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.
• cleveland • blaine • burchard • democratic • republican
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.
• cleveland • blaine • burchard • democratic • republican
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 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.
• president • bull moose • democratic • republican • progressive
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.
• president • bull moose • democratic • republican • progressive
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 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.
• president • vice president • logan • blaine • democratic
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.
• president • vice president • logan • blaine • democratic
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
Baldwin Leaves Schwarzenegger Doc
Alec Baldwin wants his voice and name removed from the upcoming documentary, Running With Arnold, claiming filmmakers crossed tthe line.
• alec baldwin • arnold schwarzenegger • goveror • gubernator • political
Alec Baldwin wants his voice and name removed from the upcoming documentary, Running With Arnold, claiming filmmakers crossed tthe line.
• alec baldwin • arnold schwarzenegger • goveror • gubernator • political
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.
• woodrow wilson • hughes • roosevelt • president • hiram johnson
The first in a series about surpising election results looks at the upset victory of Woodrow Wilson in his 1916 campaign for re-election.
• woodrow wilson • hughes • roosevelt • president • hiram johnson
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
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.
• federalist • democratic-republican • states' rights • nullification • kentucky resolution
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.
• federalist • democratic-republican • states' rights • nullification • kentucky resolution
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.
• harding • coolidge • hoover • roosevelt • truman
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.
• harding • coolidge • hoover • roosevelt • truman
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.
• kennedy • johnson • senate • house • representatives
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.
• kennedy • johnson • senate • house • representatives
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.
• monroe • jefferson • washington • marshall • madison
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.
• monroe • jefferson • washington • marshall • madison
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.
• john adams • federalists and democratic-republicans • alien and sedition acts • immigration act • alien act
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.
• john adams • federalists and democratic-republicans • alien and sedition acts • immigration act • alien act
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.
• john quincy adams • united states presidents • federalist • democratic republican • francis dana
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.
• john quincy adams • united states presidents • federalist • democratic republican • francis dana
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.
• jackson • van buren • harrison • tyler • polk
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.
• jackson • van buren • harrison • tyler • polk
PRESIDENTIAL CHILDREN: CALIFORNIA OR BUST
In answering a letter from some readers in California, I discovered that a surprising number of presidential offspring moved to California. This article examines these westward bound presidential children.
• tyler • garfield • wilson • hoover • roosevelt
In answering a letter from some readers in California, I discovered that a surprising number of presidential offspring moved to California. This article examines these westward bound presidential children.
• tyler • garfield • wilson • hoover • roosevelt
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.
• adams • jefferson • jackson • president • election
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.
• adams • jefferson • jackson • president • election
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.
• president • vice president • impeachment • popular vote • trivia
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.
• president • vice president • impeachment • popular vote • trivia
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 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.
• president • patriotic • election • democratic • republican
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.
• president • patriotic • election • 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 NATICK COBBLER: HENRY WILSON, PART I
Born in poverty and sold as an indentured sewrvant to a local farmer by his father, Jeremiah Jones Colbath work his way up to become Vice President of the United States, under the name of Henry Wilson. Learn the story of this true American success story.
• wilson • henry • jeremiah • colbath • senate
Born in poverty and sold as an indentured sewrvant to a local farmer by his father, Jeremiah Jones Colbath work his way up to become Vice President of the United States, under the name of Henry Wilson. Learn the story of this true American success story.
• wilson • henry • jeremiah • colbath • senate
THE NATICK COBBLER: HENRY WILSON, PART II
Continuing from last article, we see Henry Wilson enter the U.S. Senate and rise through the ranks to become one of the most influential senators of his day. At the time of his death, he was a leading contender for his party's presidential nomination.
• democratic • republican • sumner • wilson • senate
Continuing from last article, we see Henry Wilson enter the U.S. Senate and rise through the ranks to become one of the most influential senators of his day. At the time of his death, he was a leading contender for his party's presidential nomination.
• democratic • republican • sumner • wilson • senate
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
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.
• james madison • democratic republican • the federalist papers • constitutional convention • embargo act of 1807
James Madison a member of the Democratic-Republican party, though his war-time presidency demonstrated a certain degree of bipartisanship.
• james madison • democratic republican • the federalist papers • constitutional convention • embargo act of 1807
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.
• politics of thomas jefferson • american presidential history • jeffersonian republicans • democratic republicans • federalism
America's third president was a follower of the European philosophy of enlightenment, and a staunch believer in states rights.
• politics of thomas jefferson • american presidential history • jeffersonian republicans • democratic republicans • federalism
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.
• washington • jay • pinckney • treaty • san lorenzo
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.
• washington • jay • pinckney • treaty • san lorenzo
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.
• washington • hamilton • jefferson • knox • randolph
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.
• washington • hamilton • jefferson • knox • randolph
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.
• elections • voting • parties • priorities • progressive
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.
• elections • voting • parties • priorities • progressive
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.
• bryan • mckinley • roosevelt • democratic • republican
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.
• bryan • mckinley • roosevelt • democratic • republican
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
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.
• bush • kerry • presidential • candidates • 2004
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.
• bush • kerry • presidential • candidates • 2004
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.
• william jennings bryan • william mckinley • alton parker • democratic • republican
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.
• william jennings bryan • william mckinley • alton parker • democratic • republican
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.
• alien and sedition acts • quasi war with france • president john adams • charles maurice de talleyrand-perigord • french revolution
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.
• alien and sedition acts • quasi war with france • president john adams • charles maurice de talleyrand-perigord • french revolution
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
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
Presidents and Principles
Though more than a century separates them, Lincoln and Bush are very similar. A divided nation and bloody wars - Presidents and their principles can still change America.
• lincoln • bush • presidents • abraham lincoln • george w. bush
Though more than a century separates them, Lincoln and Bush are very similar. A divided nation and bloody wars - Presidents and their principles can still change America.
• lincoln • bush • presidents • abraham lincoln • george w. bush
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