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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Silbey, Joel H.
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	Lawrence, Kan. : University Press of Kansas, c2009.
Series:	American presidential elections
Subjects and Genres:	Taylor, Zachary, > 1784-1850. Van Buren, Martin, > 1782-1862. Cass, Lewis, > 1782-1866. Presidents > United States > Election > 1848. United States > Politics and government > 1845-1849.
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Troubled political times
"A northern no!"
"The sore-headed leaders in the state of New York" - and some others - nominate a president
"The work to be done": the parties organize
"There never was an election of greater importance": the parties define what is at stake
"The presence of every man is necessary": Zachary Taylor is elected
"A conspicuous milestone in the antislavery tourney" - or not
App. A. Democratic national platform, 1848
App. B. Whig Party statement of principles passed at a mass meeting after the national convention
App. C. Free Soil national platform, 1848
App. D. Zachary Taylor's inaugural address, March 5, 1849.