| Description |
xiv, 205 p. : ill., map ; 25 cm. |
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American presidential elections |
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American presidential elections.
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| Contents |
Troubled political times -- "A northern no!" -- "The sore-headed leaders in the state of New York" - and some others - nominate a president -- "The work to be done": the parties organize -- "There never was an election of greater importance": the parties define what is at stake -- "The presence of every man is necessary": Zachary Taylor is elected -- "A conspicuous milestone in the antislavery tourney" - or not -- App. A. Democratic national platform, 1848 -- App. B. Whig Party statement of principles passed at a mass meeting after the national convention -- App. C. Free Soil national platform, 1848 -- App. D. Zachary Taylor's inaugural address, March 5, 1849. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. [171]-192) and index. |
| Subject |
Presidents -- United States -- Election -- 1848.
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Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850.
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Van Buren, Martin, 1782-1862.
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Cass, Lewis, 1782-1866.
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United States -- Politics and government -- 1845-1849.
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| ISBN |
0700616403 (cloth : alk. paper) |
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9780700616404 (cloth : alk. paper) |
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