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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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045 – The Compromiser’s Last Bow

November 19, 2017UncategorizedCompromise of 1850, Daniel Webster, election of 1848, henry clay, James K Polk, John C Calhoun, John J Crittenden, Mexican-American War, Millard Fillmore, whig party, Zachary Taylorwhhpodcast

Though progressing into his seventh decade of life, Henry Clay was pulled back into the public sphere as the nation’s new president, James K Polk, led the nation into war with Mexico. Despite ill health and personal issues, Clay aimed one more time for the Executive Mansion and instead found himself being called to the Senate once more to prevent the disunion of the nation. Source information for this episode can be found at http://whhpodcast.blubrry.com.

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044 – GTH: How Texas Kept Clay From the White House

November 5, 2017UncategorizedDaniel Webster, democratic party, election of 1844, henry clay, John Tyler, martin van buren, whig party, William Henry Harrisonwhhpodcast

John Tyler’s unexpected ascendancy to the presidency causes both Whigs and Democrats to think and rethink their strategies for the 1844 presidential election. Presumptive candidates Henry Clay and Martin Van Buren prepare to lead their respective parties into the general campaign, but for both, complications arise that threaten their political futures as the ambitious new president makes a priority of bringing Texas into the Union. Dissension in the ranks, rivals for power, and increased sectional tensions all threaten to make 1844 a year that Clay and Van Buren may wish to forget. Source information for this episode can be found at http://whhpodcast.blubrry.com

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029 – The Thirty Days

February 26, 2017Uncategorizedandrew jackson, Daniel Webster, Dr. Thomas Miller, George Badger, henry clay, inauguration, John Bell, John Chambers, John J Crittenden, John Tyler, martin van buren, spoils system, Thomas Ewing, whig party, William Henry Harrisonwhhpodcast

Lithograph assumed to be of Harrison’s inauguration by Charles Fenderich, courtesy of Wikipedia

Though the presidency of William Henry Harrison was short, the emotions of those thirty days ran the gamut. The jubilation and mirth of the inauguration quickly gave way to the frustration of trying to appease supporters with patronage. The stress got to Harrison so much that Andrew and I had to censor him on his own show (this is supposed to be a family-friendly show, General – control yourself!). Between the office seekers, Henry Clay’s impetuousness, and the looming fiscal crisis, Harrison did not have an easy go of it in the first few weeks but did still manage to keep up a lively social calendar before a doctor was called in on March 26th. Sources used for this episode can be found at http://whhpodcast.blubrry.com.

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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: whig party

047 – Old Hickory and Old Tip

045 – The Compromiser’s Last Bow

044 – GTH: How Texas Kept Clay From the White House

029 – The Thirty Days

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