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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... tion is vital , the choice will be war . No nation can sidestep such crises . And occasionally , as in the Mexican War , a nation is offered so rich a booty that it is most unlikely to resist . If it fails to resist , the form of ...
... tion is vital , the choice will be war . No nation can sidestep such crises . And occasionally , as in the Mexican War , a nation is offered so rich a booty that it is most unlikely to resist . If it fails to resist , the form of ...
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... tion , 55-60 ; foreign affairs a major issue , 56-58 ; stands out against war with France , 57 , 58 ; his unsuccessful campaign for re - election , 59 ; leaves Washington before Jefferson's inaugura- tion , 60 ; his final act as ...
... tion , 55-60 ; foreign affairs a major issue , 56-58 ; stands out against war with France , 57 , 58 ; his unsuccessful campaign for re - election , 59 ; leaves Washington before Jefferson's inaugura- tion , 60 ; his final act as ...
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... tion , 137 , 138 Grant , Ulysses S. , 241 ; and Andrew | Harrison , Benjamin , nominated for Presi- Johnson , 207 ; nominated and elected President , 214 ; qualifications for the Presidency , 214 ; a chance for leadership lost , 214 ...
... tion , 137 , 138 Grant , Ulysses S. , 241 ; and Andrew | Harrison , Benjamin , nominated for Presi- Johnson , 207 ; nominated and elected President , 214 ; qualifications for the Presidency , 214 ; a chance for leadership lost , 214 ...
Contents
WASHINGTON | 3 |
JOHN ADAMS AND JEFFERSON | 32 |
MADISON MONROE AND JOHN QUINCY ADAMS | 72 |
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