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047 – Old Hickory and Old Tip

December 19, 2017Uncategorizedandrew jackson, Colombia, democratic party, election of 1836, election of 1840, henry clay, martin van buren, whig party, William Henry Harrisonwhhpodcast

Though never personal, throughout the course of the early 19th century, Andrew Jackson and William Henry Harrison found their lives intertwined for decades, through war and peace. Though they often found themselves in competition, there were also some rare instances where they could be found on the same side, and the story of their relationship over time provides much insight about the antebellum period of American history. Source information for this episode can be found at http://whhpodcast.blubrry.com.

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043 – With Friends Like These

October 22, 2017UncategorizedDaniel Webster, election of 1836, election of 1840, henry clay, martin van buren, panic of 1837, William Henry Harrison, Winfield Scottwhhpodcast

He may have lost in 1832, but that didn’t mean that Henry Clay lost his desire for the presidency. As 1836 and 1840 neared, each time, the gentleman from Kentucky had to decide whether to go for the gold once more. However, he would find the way in both contests littered with other Whig contenders in addition to old Sweet Sandy Whiskers (aka: Martin Van Buren) on the Democratic side. Nevertheless, the Senator persevered through the late 1830s and would take on presidents, generals, senators, pro-slavery southerners, and abolitionists in his quest to make it to the White House. Source information for this episode can be found at http://whhpodcast.blubrry.com.

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035 – Interview with Ron Shafer

May 21, 2017Uncategorizedandrew jackson, election of 1840, election of 1844, henry clay, Horace Greeley, John Quincy Adams, John Tyler, martin van buren, panic of 1837, Ron Shafer, William Henry Harrisonwhhpodcast

Ron Shafer, author of The Carnival Campaign, shares his insight into the 1840 presidential campaign, some of the prominent figures and circumstances of the time, and how he feels that William Henry Harrison is the figure from the 1840 campaign that people should know more about. During the course of the interview, Ron brings in his experience as a former Wall Street Journal reporter and editor, in particular his writing the page one column The Washington Wire, to share with listeners how the 1840 campaign in particular and early American politics in particular compares with our own time.

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028 – Keep the Ball A’Rollin: The Long Path to the White House

February 12, 2017Uncategorizedabolitionism, democratic party, election of 1836, election of 1840, martin van buren, richard mentor johnson, whig party, William Henry Harrison, women in the united stateswhhpodcast

The Harrison Campaign Ball 2.0, courtesy of the Library of Congress

In this episode, we dive into the presidential campaigns of 1836 and 1840 and explore some of the more interesting facets of the election season. From the mode of campaigning to the organization (or lack thereof at times) of the political parties of the time, these two elections are filled with interesting characters and social changes. The role of women in the campaign, the first anti-slavery political party, and Van Buren’s controversial running mate, Richard Mentor Johnson, are all considered in this episode. Source information for this episode can be found at http://whhpodcast.blubrry.com.

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Harrison Podcast

A Podcast Centered Around William Henry Harrison, the One-Month President

Tag Archives: election of 1840

047 – Old Hickory and Old Tip

043 – With Friends Like These

035 – Interview with Ron Shafer

028 – Keep the Ball A’Rollin: The Long Path to the White House