Like the election of 1960, the outgoing President was extremely popular and the Vice President hoped to capitalize on his large base for his own candidacy. This time, a not-so-charismatic New Englander stood in his way. Was the conservative coalition strong enough to survive this challenge?
Was America great again? Under President Ronald Reagan, the economy was improving, the Commies were losing, and there were no negative repercussions in sight! Could any Democrat take him down?
Happy Bicentennial, America! What better way to celebrate than with extreme distrust for the government? The 1976 election pitted the country's two nicest politicians against each other. As it turns out, they were also two of the most gaffe-prone candidates in history! Find out which convinced the country to let them be Commander-in-Chief!
Nixon’s back, baby! The 1960s were a tumultuous time in American history. How did Johnson’s 1964 blowout win lead to the resurgence of the conservative movement? Warning: you may experience audio hallucinations of Creedence Clearwater Revival's "Fortunate Son" during this post.
In this election, the Democratic candidate ran on a platform of unity, his ability to make deals in Washington, and the record of his predecessor. The Republican candidate was known for racist dog-whistling, a reckless foreign policy, and erratic quotes that dominated news cycles. I bet you'd like to know how this one turned out!
In 1952, General Dwight Eisenhower crushed Adlai "Egghead" Stevenson to win the presidency. Four years later, Stevenson was eager to try again! Would Eisenhower live up to the hype? Or would Americans turn on him after one term?
Harry Truman won re-election in a shocking upset, but as relations with the USSR deteriorated, Republicans were the least of his worries. How would his handling of the Cold War influence voters in the next election?
Franklin Roosevelt’s bid for a fourth term coincided with America’s first wartime presidential election since 1864. In his twelve years, he faced two of the country’s greatest challenges. Did he deserve to stay at the helm? The Last Four Years Although he maintained an official position of neutrality on World War II, Roosevelt instituted the … Continue reading 1944 – FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT VS THOMAS DEWEY
After Franklin Roosevelt served his two terms, America was eager to find out who their next president would be. Who could possibly succeed one of the most popular presidents of all time? Wait, he's doing what now?!
Franklin Roosevelt took office during America’s greatest financial crisis. Unemployment was at 25% and the country was in the midst of another wave of bank failures. But was the New Deal really the magic solution to America's problems? Let’s find out!
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