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Learn about the 1844 US presidential election, which was a close contest between Democrat James K. Polk and Whig Henry Clay over the issues of slavery and Texas annexation. Find out how Polk won the popular vote by a narrow margin, and how Tyler's endorsement and the gag rule influenced the outcome.
Learn about the candidates, issues, and results of the 1844 election, which marked the first appearance of the Liberty Party and the rise of James K. Polk. Find out how Polk won with a strategy of appealing to both slaveholders and expansionists.
Learn about the 1844 election that saw Democrat James K. Polk defeat Whig Henry Clay on a platform of territorial expansion. Explore the interactive map, the results, and the issues of the day.
Learn about the presidential, Senate and House elections of 1844, when Democrats regained power and Texas and Iowa joined the union. Find out how James K. Polk defeated Henry Clay and John Tyler in the presidential race.
5 Δεκ 2023 · Presidential Election of 1844: A Resource Guide. James K. Polk defeated Henry Clay in the 1844 presidential election. This guide provides access to digital materials at the Library of Congress, links to external websites, and a print bibliography related to the election.
Learn about the presidential election of 1844, when James K. Polk won the Democratic nomination as a dark horse candidate and advocated annexation of Texas and Oregon. Find out how Henry Clay of the Whig Party and James G. Birney of the Liberty Party challenged Polk.
Explore a summary of what occurred in 1844, the Whig Party, the candidates including James K. Polk, the issues in the election of 1844, and the Polk Presidency.