Presidential Sweepstakes: The Story of Political Conventions and CampaignsG.P. Putnam's Sons, 1948 - 224 pages |
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Page 54
... knew that the Southern oligarchy would try to make slave plantations out of Texas plains ; he knew also that New England aboli- tionists wished to exclude the vast new territories alto- gether . But he knew something else , more ...
... knew that the Southern oligarchy would try to make slave plantations out of Texas plains ; he knew also that New England aboli- tionists wished to exclude the vast new territories alto- gether . But he knew something else , more ...
Page 85
... knew that record . However , instead of turning from both Blaine and Conkling as Hayes had done , he chose the one man as his chief counselor whose presence in his administration would sharpen the antagonisms . He endeavored to justify ...
... knew that record . However , instead of turning from both Blaine and Conkling as Hayes had done , he chose the one man as his chief counselor whose presence in his administration would sharpen the antagonisms . He endeavored to justify ...
Page 110
... knew what it all meant and he knew also the wisdom of making a contrast with Bryan , in campaigning as in policies . He decided to let Bryan have a monopoly of racing around the country , speaking several times a day , while he would ...
... knew what it all meant and he knew also the wisdom of making a contrast with Bryan , in campaigning as in policies . He decided to let Bryan have a monopoly of racing around the country , speaking several times a day , while he would ...
Contents
Ballots and Band Wagons | 19 |
Politicsthe Play of Opinion | 36 |
Party Battles and Sectionalism18401852 | 50 |
Copyright | |
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Presidential Sweepstakes: The Story of Political Conventions and Campaigns Henry Luther Stoddard No preview available - 2012 |
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