DeWitt Clinton: “UNKNOWN”

Sarah Herr

This campaign ad is an attack ad against DeWitt Clinton. The 1812 presidential election set DeWitt against political tycoon, republican darling, and incumbent, James Madison. The election of 1812, like many of America’s early elections, presented a number of “firsts”. Continue reading

“The Honourable DeWitt Clinton”

Kelsey Roggensack

For DeWitt Clinton

 In this video, I focused on highlighting Clinton’s honorability, role in New York politics, and accomplishments.  The first three frames of the video feature white writing in the font: Lucida Blackletter, which is intended to resemble an early American print style, on a black screen.  Continue reading