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The day I shook a President’s hand
The Democratic Party held its twelfth convention in Chicago, a city with significant historical ties to the party. From Abraham Lincoln’s nomination in the first Chicago Convention to Bill Clinton’s unconventional 1996 entrance, the city holds a special place in Democratic history. The author also reflects on personal encounters with political figures, including a memorable…
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Kennedys
For the fourth time in sixty-four years, a Kennedy is running to be President of the United States. This fall, Robert Kennedy Jr. will be on the ballot in fifteen states running as a third-party candidate. He claims he will be in all fifty states. The Kennedy family is a modern American political dynasty. Joseph…
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Who the hell was Chester Arthur?
“Chet Arthur? President of the United States? Good God!” was spoken in 1881. Why is Chester Arthur relevant in 2024? He is the LAST incumbent president not to receive his party’s nomination and would have accepted it. When President Biden withdrew from the race on July 21st, voters were reminded how Lyndon Johnson dropped out…
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A Brief History of Political Conventions
The Republican and Democratic National Conventions have a rich history, evolving from caucuses to TV events. The impact of presidential primaries and historical anecdotes are highlighted, hinting at the potential for a dramatic 2024 Democratic Convention. The new ending suggests a surprise, with President Biden supposedly dropping out of the race.
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Theodore Roosevelt 1912: History Repeats Itself July 13, 2024
In 1912, former President Theodore Roosevelt survived an assassination attempt in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Despite being shot in the chest, his thick coat and other items slowed the bullet, allowing him to give a ninety-minute speech. Like Donald Trump, Roosevelt was born in New York City and faced personal and political challenges.
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Aaron Burr 1800
On July 11, 1804, Alexander Hamilton was killed by Vice President Aaron Burr in a historic duel. Burr’s ambitions led to treason charges and a controversial tie with Thomas Jefferson in the 1800 election. His contentious political career and later mischief in the west marked an intriguing and controversial chapter in U.S. history.
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The Summer of 68
Summer of 69 is a very good Bryan Adams song After President Biden’s less-than-stellar debate performance on June 27th, some pundits compared the situation to Lyndon Johnson’s withdrawal in 1968. It is NOT similar, look at the calendar. LBJ shocked the nation when he dropped out of the race during a televised address…
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Incumbents Never Fare Well Debating
The June 27th debate between President Biden and former President Trump was extraordinary, given it was the earliest in history. Incumbents typically struggle in their first debate due to the dual responsibilities of running the country and campaigning. Historical examples of incumbent debate struggles are provided, indicating that the upcoming debates will be intriguing.
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Presidential Debates, Part 1
Perhaps the most famous debates are the Lincoln-Douglas debates. They were NOT a presidential debate; they ran for the United States Senate seat from Illinois in 1858. Democrat Douglas was the incumbent seeking a third term. Lincoln, the challenger, and former one-term congressman represented the new Republican party that rose from the ashes of the…
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Why am I doing this?
The writer has had a long fascination with presidency and elections since childhood, from memorizing presidents to playing electoral vote games. Their career as a Social Studies teacher and experience as a coach has led them to study the influence of managers on elections. They are preparing to share a brief history of presidential debates…
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