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.
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.
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.
Presidential Election of 1840: A Resource Guide - Library of …
WEBJul 3, 2024 · Whig candidate William Henry Harrison defeated the incumbent Democratic President Martin Van Buren in the election of 1840. Often referred to as the first modern presidential election, the 1840 campaign featured songs, slogans, and rallies.
How Harrison Won the Election of 1840 - ThoughtCo
WEBJul 3, 2019 · The election of 1840 was fueled by slogans, songs, and alcohol, and in some ways that distant election can be considered the precursor of the modern presidential campaign. The incumbent was a man of sophisticated political skills.
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 Harrison: Campaigns and Elections | Miller Center
WEBThe Campaign and Election of 1840. Even before Martin Van Buren took office, it was evident that the nation was on the brink of economic disaster. Andrew Jackson's war with the Bank of the United States resulted in high inflation, unemployment, and …
1840 - The American Presidency Project
WEBParty Nominees: Electoral Vote: Popular Vote Presidential: Vice Presidential Whig: William Henry Harrison: John Tyler: 234: 79.6%: 1,275,390: 52.9% Democratic