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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... important men of Virginia , he would have to do so by his own efforts . He lived in surroundings where he could acquire an edu- cation in men and manners ; but his ambition was never lulled by the knowledge that even if he failed to ...
... important men of Virginia , he would have to do so by his own efforts . He lived in surroundings where he could acquire an edu- cation in men and manners ; but his ambition was never lulled by the knowledge that even if he failed to ...
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... important feature in this election was the opposition of Jefferson's party to the repressive Alien and Sedition Acts . Jefferson drafted a resolution declaring that these acts were a violation of the Con- stitution , and therefore null ...
... important feature in this election was the opposition of Jefferson's party to the repressive Alien and Sedition Acts . Jefferson drafted a resolution declaring that these acts were a violation of the Con- stitution , and therefore null ...
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... important rates were higher than ever . The tariff lobby had never been defeated . There had been no real reduction since before the Civil War . Wilson waited until matters looked very bad , then issued a statement to the press ...
... important rates were higher than ever . The tariff lobby had never been defeated . There had been no real reduction since before the Civil War . Wilson waited until matters looked very bad , then issued a statement to the press ...
Contents
WASHINGTON | 3 |
JOHN ADAMS AND JEFFERSON | 32 |
MADISON MONROE AND JOHN QUINCY ADAMS | 72 |
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