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The first American political conventions : transforming presidential nominations, 1832-1872

https://collections.lancasterhistory.org/en/permalink/lhdo16921
Author
Haynes, Stan M.,
Date of Publication
c2012.
Call Number
324.273 H424
Responsibility
Stan M. Haynes.
ISBN
9780786468928 (pbk. : alk. paper)
0786468920 (pbk. : alk. paper)
Author
Haynes, Stan M.,
Place of Publication
Jefferson, N.C
Publisher
McFarland,
Date of Publication
c2012.
Physical Description
viii, 268 p. : ill. ; 26 cm.
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 260-264) and index.
Summary
"The modern convention continues many of the traditions and rules developed during the first political conventions in the mid-19th century. This study analyzes the birth of the convention process in the 1830s and follows its development between 1832 and 1872, chronicling each of the presidential elections, the leading candidates, key issues, memorable speeches and events"--Provided by publisher.
Subjects
Political conventions - United States
Presidents - United States
Nominations for office - United States
Location
Lancaster History Library - Book
Call Number
324.273 H424
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