Category Archives: 1840
Granny Harrison
Tippacanoe and Tyler Too
Sarah Herr
For Harrison
In many ways, the 1840 election was a transitionary campaign, combining many of the hallmarks of older presidential elections and of “modern” campaigns in America. The campaign was “boisterous” and such a break from the past that John Quincy Adams described it as “a revolution of the habits and manners of the people.”[1] Continue reading
Martin Van “Ruin”
Tyler Cole
Van Buren Attack Ad Explanation
As this was an attack ad on Martin Van Buren I thought I would pick a theme and stick to it, focusing directly on one or two grievances with Van Buren instead of trying to pick out everything wrong he did during his presidency. Continue reading