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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... natural that their hearts should have gone out to him . Exaggerated charm , however , is usually associated with soft- ness of character , and in Jefferson's case the association held true . It is his lack of character that explains his ...
... natural that their hearts should have gone out to him . Exaggerated charm , however , is usually associated with soft- ness of character , and in Jefferson's case the association held true . It is his lack of character that explains his ...
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... at work , it was natural that the election of 1824 became a sectional quarrel . The chief candidates were Adams of New England , Crawford of the South , and Jackson and Clay of the West . The new parties which 90 THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE.
... at work , it was natural that the election of 1824 became a sectional quarrel . The chief candidates were Adams of New England , Crawford of the South , and Jackson and Clay of the West . The new parties which 90 THE PEOPLE'S CHOICE.
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... natural riches in the world . Nothing so disastrous was to take place , however , while An- drew Jackson was in the White House . He was no newspaper- made hero , but a genuine leader of the people . He really possessed the qualities ...
... natural riches in the world . Nothing so disastrous was to take place , however , while An- drew Jackson was in the White House . He was no newspaper- made hero , but a genuine leader of the people . He really possessed the qualities ...
Contents
WASHINGTON | 3 |
JOHN ADAMS AND JEFFERSON | 32 |
MADISON MONROE AND JOHN QUINCY ADAMS | 72 |
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