1848 United States presidential election - Wikipedia
WEBThe 1848 United States presidential election was the 16th quadrennial presidential election, held on Tuesday, November 7, 1848. In the aftermath of the Mexican–American War, General Zachary Taylor of the Whig Party defeated Senator Lewis Cass of the Democratic Party.
United States presidential election of 1848 - Encyclopedia Britannica
WEBUnited States presidential election of 1848 was an American presidential election held on November 7, 1848, in which Whig candidate Zachary Taylor defeated Democratic nominee Lewis Cass.
Presidential Election of 1848 - 270toWin
WEBThe United States presidential election of 1848 was an open race. President James Polk, having achieved all of his major objectives in one term and suffering from declining health that would take his life less than four months after leaving office, kept his promise not to seek re-election.
1848 United States elections - Wikipedia
WEBThe 1848 United States elections elected the members of the 31st United States Congress and the 12th president of the United States. The election took place during the Second Party System, nine months after the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ended the Mexican–American War.
Presidential Election of 1848: A Resource Guide - Library of …
WEBNov 16, 2023 · Presidential Election of 1848: A Resource Guide. Zachary Taylor, a hero of the Mexican-American War, defeated Lewis Cass in the 1848 presidential election. This guide provides access to digital materials at the Library of Congress, links to external websites, and a print bibliography.
Zachary Taylor: Campaigns and Elections - Miller Center
WEBThe Campaign and Election of 1848: As a career officer in the regular Army, Zachary Taylor had never revealed his politics, nor had he even voted prior to 1848. Upon his victory at Buena Vista, "Old Rough and Ready" political clubs sprang up in support of Taylor's candidacy for President.
Presidential Election of 1848 Facts and Outcome
WEBApr 2, 2020 · Zachary Taylor would win the presidency and look to become a strong President as he showed signs of opposing secession. However, his untimely death …
1848 | The American Presidency Project
WEB1848 | The American Presidency Project 1848
1848 Presidential Elections - Historycentral
WEBThis issue framed the election of 1848. As a war hero, Zachary Taylor was a clear favorite at the Whig convention in June 1848. He received the needed two-thirds of the votes on the fourth ballot. The Democrats nominated Lewis Cass as their presidential candidate.
Presidential Election of 1848 - 270toWin
WEBThe United States presidential election of 1848 was an open race. President James Polk, having achieved all of his major objectives in one term and suffering from declining health that would take his life less than four months after leaving office, kept his promise not to seek re-election.
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