American Elections: Wicked Game

1840, Van Buren vs. Harrison: Ole Tip

Dec 19, 2023
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General William Henry Harrison
Guest General William Henry Harrison, war hero candidate of the Whigs portrayed as a hero of the common man. Topics discussed include: Whigs seeking to deny Van Buren a second term, running a war hero candidate, the Panic of 1837's impact on Van Buren's presidency, dirty tricks during the 1840 election, and the brief presidency of William Henry Harrison.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Deceptive Bank and the Panic of 1837
02:11 • 2min
3
The Panic of 1837 and Van Buren's Presidency
03:42 • 26min
4
Confrontation between Lincoln and Radford
29:14 • 8min
5
The Brief Presidency and Succession
36:49 • 4min