In the wake of winning his countrys independence and then overseeing the formation of its government, george washington thought he had done enough. James monroe won reelection without opposition, and the era of good feelings began. Incumbent president george washington was elected to a second term by a unanimous vote in the electoral college, while john adams was reelected as vice. Individual year pages include candidates, parties, popular and electoral vote.
Having lived through those times, i remember all of this quite well. In this election, george washington was elected for the first of his two terms as president of the united states, and john adams became. The annexation of texas was a major issue in the election. Because of the end date, the first election is generally referred to as the election of 1789. Henry clay, the whig nominee, worried that bringing texas, a slave state, into the union would tip the balance of power and potentially lead to a breakup of. The presidential election of 1844 was a hard fought contest that solidified america as a nation stretching from coast to coast. In a previous post, we briefly referenced an oftcited polling mistake in the 1936 election. In addition, the number of separate entries explaining major campaign events xv of the. Presented in the form of a fourcolor atlas, historical atlas of u. Presidential and congressional election returns at the library of virginia. This reference work provides complete returns for the presidential elections by state and county for the period 1788 to 1860. This page details the electoral vote for the 1788 presidential election. Score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book.
The radio and the papers at the time were talking constantly about the problems in chicago that might have an impact on the election s outcome. Dec 19, 2016 here is an animated map of the united states presidential elections from 1788 through the most recent, 2016. The documentary history of the first federal elections, 17881790. The ugliest, most contentious presidential election ever. The 1789 united states presidential election in maryland took place between december 15, 1788 and january 10, 1789, as part of the 1788 1789 united states presidential election to elect the first president. He turned to the book containing the list of slaves, and found that he was born at the time supposed by mrs. Through 2016, there have been 58 presidential elections. Two pages of maps for each election from 1788 to present include. Our campaigns us president national vote race dec 08. The radio and the papers at the time were talking constantly about the problems in chicago that might have an impact on the elections outcome.
Individual year pages include candidates, parties, popular and electoral vote totals, maps, charts, and voter turnout 19322016. This book covers basically the oneyear period leading up to the fourway 1948 presidential election, which pitted incumbent harry truman against gop candidateny governor thomas dewey, progressive party candidate henry wallace, and south carolina governordixiecrat candidate strom thurmond. In an election unlike any other, 2016 included a number of firsts. United states presidential election of 1880, american presidential election held on november 2, 1880, in which republican james a. The 1804 election was a landslide victory for the incumbent thomas jefferson and vice presidential candidate george clinton republicans over the federalist candidates, charles c. In honor of election season in the united states, we wanted to revisit the story and tell it in more detail. The american presidency project web site presents election results from.
Following the constitutional convention of may 1787, over. National convention nomination north october ohio opposed opposition organization pennsylvania platform political present president presidential proceedings question received recollections remained republican national republican party resolution result secure. As is the case with congresses of two years duration each, presidential administrations of four years duration likewise can be numbered in fact, the number of a given four year administration is half of the number of the later of the two congresses in office during that administration. George washington, the 1st president was inaugurated april 30, 1789, and served until march 4, 1797, having been reelected to a second term in 1792. This page details the electoral vote for the 1788 presidential. The material in each of the eight chapters is introduced with an essay that explains the data and its importance, and sets it all in context. Presidential electors would be chosen on 171789, with each state granted freedom to legislate its own means of the selection of electors. George washington was unanimously elected for the first of his two terms as president, and john adams became the first vice. His merit has blinded our countrymen to the dangers of making so important an.
Voters chose eight representatives, or electors to the electoral college, who voted for president and vice president. United states presidential election of 1789 united states. National elections of 1788 sources source for information on national. Oct 12, 2010 in a previous post, we briefly referenced an oftcited polling mistake in the 1936 election. Even though the first returns were just coming in by telegraph. His farewell address warned a union of states would come under frequent attacks by foreigndomestic enemies, the importance of s eparation of powers and. Us presidential elections 1788 2016 updated youtube. United states presidential election of 1789 united. Thomas jefferson to william carmichael, august 12, 1788, another defect, the perpetual reeligibility of the same president, will probably not be cured during the life of general washington. Washington was essentially unopposed, but adams faced a competitive re. The 1792 united states presidential election was the second quadrennial presidential election. Presidential political era 1 17881824 englands political. In the first presidential election the legislatures in four states chose.
Statistical sources presidential election results by counties and states. To view maps and results from all prior presidential elections on a single page, see. His farewell address warned a union of states would come under frequent attacks by foreigndomestic enemies, the importance of s eparation of powers and checks and balances, and political factions who obstruct the execution of laws. The story it was 1936 and the great depression was 7 years old. In 1788 the new constitution of the united states went into effect in the states that had ratified it, and that meant elections had to be organized for representatives in congress and for members of the electoral college in those days i suspect they were literally for electors and the presidential candidates were not named on the ballots. History of american presidential elections, 17892008, fourth. This list is for books that were written on specific united states presidential elections and their outcome. In engaging essays on the main presidential candidates, the. Presidential and congressional election returns at the.
On september, 1788, the confederation congress passed an election ordinance, which set the date for choosing electors january 7, 1789, electing the. The election polls opened on december 15, 1788 and closed on january 10, 1789. Election books elections guides at georgetown university. The antifederalists maintained that the electoral college created by article ii, section 1, would result in the choice of a president by less than a majority of those eligible to vote mr. It is the lowest electoral vote for a democratic nominee and the highest for a republican to date. The american presidential election of 17881789 youtube. Hayes, election evening of november 7, 1876, was shaping up to be any presidential candidates nightmare. The united states elections of 1788 89 were the first federal elections in the united states following the ratification of the united states constitution in 1788. Here is an animated map of the united states presidential elections from 1788 through the most recent, 2016. Prime members enjoy free twoday delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, tv shows, original audio series, and kindle books.
United states presidential elections runners and wins. May 01, 2020 gathers data from presidential, congressional, and gubernatorial elections and examines historical voting patterns from 1788 to 1999. I make a variety of different videos, from top 5 videos to. The framers of the constitution designed a method of electing the president that grew out of their fear of democracy and political corruption and their desire to maintain the separation of powers that was the basis of the federal system of government. Gathers data from presidential, congressional, and gubernatorial elections and examines historical voting patterns from 1788 to 1999. In 1824, four men ran for president, all calling themselves democraticrepublicans. It was held from friday, november 2, to wednesday, december 5, 1792. Also included are a history of voting for presidential electors and the influence of. Ronald reagan won the election by a huge landslide winning 49 out of 50 states. This book also covers the constitution, the confederation congress, and federal elections, as well as the confederation congress and the first federal election ordinance of september th, 1788. Voters chose 10 representatives, or electors to the electoral college, who voted for president and vice president. The 178889 united states presidential election was the first quadrennial presidential election. The united states presidential election of 1789 was the first presidential election in the united states of america. The official results by county and state michael j.
Election of 1824 had a splintered democraticrepublican party with four presidential candidates. Other electoral vote counts can be found on the main electoral vote page. The documentary history of the first federal elections, 1788. This is a main category requiring frequent diffusion and maybe maintenance. The election took place following the ratification of the united states constitution in 1788. Among presidents who won the popular vote, garfields margin of victory remains the narrowest in history. Explore free books, like the victory garden, and more browse now. See united states presidential election, 1960 controversies for verification of. The very first in a very long series about the american presidential elections from 1788 to the present.
Dec 07, 2014 the very first in a very long series about the american presidential elections from 1788 to the present. Organizing the 1788 presidential and congressional elections. United states presidential election of 1880 facts britannica. Chairmani will take the liberty of making a few observations which may place this. Available nowhere else in one volume, this information has been pieced together through years of research of original sources of many kinds. United states presidential elections in new york wikipedia. United states presidential elections, 17881860 mcfarland. The documentary history of the first federal elections, 17881790, volume 2.
Virginia did not participate in the presidential election of 1864 and under military rule could not participate in. Incumbent president george washington was elected to a second term by a unanimous vote in the electoral college, while john adams was reelected as vice president. President of the united stateselection years are leap years. In the election of 1860 reconsidered, seven historians offer insightful essays that challenge the traditional view of the election, present fresh interpretations, and approach the contest from new angles. See united states presidential election, 1960 controversies for verification of my primary source. President in the general november presidential elections from 1789 through 2016. As many pictures and media files as possible should be moved into appropriate subcategories. The 1789 united states presidential election in pennsylvania took place on january 7, 1789, as part of the 1788 89 united states presidential election to elect the first president. A selection of items related to the 1789 presidential election includes. This page links to the results of those historical elections, including a larger map, results and synopsis of the race. Election 1788 and 1792 general george washington running unopposed was the electoral college choice.
The 1789 united states presidential election in virginia took place between december 15, 1788 and january 10, 1789, as part of the 17881789 united states presidential election to elect the first president. Dubin, 9780786464227, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. History american presidential elections 1789 1968 abebooks. In the elections, george washington was elected as the first president and the members of the 1st united states congress were selected. On this day in 1788, new hampshire became the ninth and last necessary state of the original colonies to ratify the u. United states presidential election of 1789, american presidential election held on feb. The presidential election of 1880 ernest joseph phillipp. It was held from monday, december 15, 1788 to saturday, january 10, 1789, under the new constitution ratified in 1788. History of american presidential elections, 17891968 by schlesinger, arthur meier and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Presidential elections 1788 2004 provides maps and context on every u. A second party system emerged as jacksons faction became the modern democratic party while factions led by.
Polk, a slaveholder, was the democratic partys nominee. Top 10 significant presidential elections thoughtco. Included in the threevolume set are hundreds of documents which together illuminate the critical political events of the time and the men who forged them. Our campaigns us president national vote race dec 08, 1788. An interactive version of each map is also available, letting you change history.
United states presidential elections, 17881860 by michael j. Now, this new atlas allows researchers to easily make visual comparisons of regional voting patterns throughout the history of the united states. Martin van buren won election narrowly on the slogan, fiftyfour forty or fight. All of the articles are written by distinguished historians and provide a solid history of the. Method of electing the president 18 june 1788 the antifederalists maintained that the electoral college created by article ii, section 1, would result in the choice of a president by less than a majority of those eligible to vote. At that pivotal point, the constitution became the organic. For her part, clinton became the first woman to win the presidential nomination of a major party. United states presidential elections, 17881860 book depository.