JOHN QUNICY ADAMS w/ Bob Crawford of The Road to Now Podcast
My History Can Beat Up Your Politics
The Controversial Election of 1824
This chapter discusses the process of deciding the president when there is no majority in the Electoral College, focusing on the election of 1824. It explores the role of Henry Clay in becoming a kingmaker and how John Quincy Adams and Clay's relationship evolved from allies to rivals. The chapter also examines the controversy surrounding Adams' appointment of Clay as secretary of state and the accusations of a corrupt bargain.
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