The People's Choice, from Washington to Harding: A Study in DemocracyThis work discusses how politics, democracy, and the presidency evolved in the United States from 1789 to 1923. |
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... friends of the Constitution as people who be- lieved that the distresses of individuals were ' to be alleviated only by industry and frugality , not by a relaxation of the laws or by a sacrifice of the rights of others . ' Of those who ...
... friends of the Constitution as people who be- lieved that the distresses of individuals were ' to be alleviated only by industry and frugality , not by a relaxation of the laws or by a sacrifice of the rights of others . ' Of those who ...
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... friends and visitors in his own house . ' And yet Jefferson became a popular hero . He received utter confidence and trust , both from the people and from the politicians of his own party . For twelve years he ruled this party like an ...
... friends and visitors in his own house . ' And yet Jefferson became a popular hero . He received utter confidence and trust , both from the people and from the politicians of his own party . For twelve years he ruled this party like an ...
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... friends of this proposition in France will be far above the need of my association . ' In other words , it was one thing to dis- like slavery , it was another thing to be committed to a practical stand on the matter . Men like ...
... friends of this proposition in France will be far above the need of my association . ' In other words , it was one thing to dis- like slavery , it was another thing to be committed to a practical stand on the matter . Men like ...
Contents
WASHINGTON | 3 |
JOHN ADAMS AND JEFFERSON | 32 |
MADISON MONROE AND JOHN QUINCY ADAMS | 72 |
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