Our Presidents and how we make them
by OpenStories
Original author: Alexander K. McClure
"Our Presidents and how we make them" by Alexander K. McClure is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book provides a detailed examination of the presidential elections in the United States, exploring the historical contexts, contests, and political dynamics that shaped each election. It aims to present not only the outcomes of these elections but also the character and selection process of America's leaders. The opening of the work sets the stage for an in-depth analysis of presidential elections, beginning with George Washington's presidency and outlining how these contests have been pivotal in the political evolution of the nation. McClure emphasizes the unique role the presidency holds within American politics, highlighting the struggles between parties and candidates through various election cycles. He draws from his extensive personal experiences in U.S. politics, promising insights into both well-known and lesser-documented aspects of these elections, thus preparing readers for a substantive exploration of how the highest office in the land has been contested and filled throughout American history.
Our Presidents and how we make them, by Alexander K. McClure. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #75024.
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25 Chapters
- 1.Front Matter204 words
- 2.Introduction1,225 words
- 3.Preface (1)8,761 words
- 4.Preface (2)8,679 words
- 5.Preface (3)8,629 words
- 6.Preface (4)8,728 words
- 7.Preface (5)8,798 words
- 8.Preface (6)8,557 words
- 9.Preface (7)8,757 words
- 10.Preface (8)8,244 words
- 11.Preface (9)8,642 words
- 12.Preface (10)8,740 words
- 13.Preface (11)8,742 words
- 14.Preface (12)8,775 words
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- 16.Preface (14)8,724 words
- 17.Preface (15)8,717 words
- 18.Preface (16)8,693 words
- 19.Preface (17)5,068 words
- 20.Section 1: The representatives of the Democratic party of the (1)8,628 words
- 21.Section 1: The representatives of the Democratic party of the (2)8,735 words
- 22.Section 1: The representatives of the Democratic party of the (3)8,589 words
- 23.Section 1: The representatives of the Democratic party of the (4)524 words
- 24.Section 2: That the preceding section shall only be held to describe251 words
- 25.Section 2: That if any State shall have provided, by laws enacted7,738 words