1840 United States presidential election - Wikipedia
WEBThe 1840 presidential election was the only U.S. presidential election in which four people who either had been or would become a U.S. President (Van Buren, Harrison, Tyler, and Polk) received at least one vote in the Electoral College.
United States presidential election of 1840 - Encyclopedia Britannica
WEBUnited States presidential election of 1840 was an American presidential election held in 1840, in which Whig candidate William Henry Harrison defeated incumbent Democratic Pres. Martin Van Buren.
Presidential Election of 1840 - 270toWin
WEBThe United States presidential election of 1840 saw President Martin Van Buren fight for re-election against an economic depression and a Whig Party unified for the first time behind war hero William Henry Harrison.
The Election of 1840 - U.S. National Park Service
WEBThe 1840 Presidential Election in the United States represented a major shift in political campaigns. Whig Party candidate William Henry Harrison and his running mate, John Tyler, were the first candidates to campaign actively for office.
1840 United States elections - Wikipedia
WEBThe 1840 United States elections elected the members of the 27th United States Congress, taking place during the Second Party System. In the aftermath of the Panic of 1837, the Whigs become the fourth party in history to win control of the presidency and both houses of Congress; the Whigs would never again accomplish this feat.
Presidential Election of 1840: A Resource Guide - Library of …
WEBJul 3, 2024 · William Henry Harrison defeated Martin Van Buren in the presidential election of 1840. This guide provides access to digital materials at the Library of Congress, links to external websites, and a print bibliography related to the election.
William Henry Harrison 1840 presidential campaign - Wikipedia
WEBIn 1840, William Henry Harrison was elected President of the United States. Harrison, who had served as a general and as United States Senator from Ohio, defeated the incumbent president, Democrat Martin Van Buren, in a campaign that broke new ground in …
The Campaign of 1840: William Henry Harrison and Tyler, Too
WEBThe Election Is in the House: The Presidential Election of 1824 reviews the several serious contenders for president, all claiming allegiance to the Democratic-Republican Party. It also covers the vote in the House of Representatives after no …
1840 Electoral College Results - National Archives
WEBNov 5, 2019 · 1840 Electoral College Results. President. William H. Harrison [Whig] Main Opponent. Martin Van Buren [D] Electoral Vote. Winner: 234. Main Opponent: 60. Total/Majority: 294/148.
Presidential Election of 1840 Facts and Outcome
WEBApr 1, 2020 · The Presidential Election of 1840 would be the first time that a new party, the Whigs, would win the Presidential election. However, it would be short-lived.
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