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THE 1848 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: PART 1- RUN, ROUGH AND READY

My History Can Beat Up Your Politics

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This chapter explores the intense political climate of the 1848 presidential election, focusing on Zachary Taylor's rise as a Mexican War hero amid fierce opposition. It details the challenges he faced as a Southerner within the Whig party and the violent tactics used to secure his nomination.

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