The first presidential contest
Jeffrey L. Pasley
Argues that, despite its passivity and lack of active campaigning, the election of 1796 set the stage for all of American politics to follow.
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When America liked Ike
by Gary A. Donaldson (2017)
About this book
"In this book, Gary Donaldson argues that the 1952 presidential election, which exposed deep internal divisions on the left and the right, set the stage for the current U.S. political landscape. This book will prove an invaluable resource to readers, students, and scholars interested in rooting out the origins of our contemporary political landscape, on the right and the left"--
Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreWhen America liked Ike Lead Character
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