In 1828, Andrew Jackson, who had lost the 1824 election in a runoff in the United States House of Representatives, despite winning both the popular vote and the electoral vote by significant …

Andrew Jackson’s military conquests propelled him to rock-star status throughout the U.S. and set the stage for his revolutionary ideas and actions as president. The nation experienced a …

Despite the new issues and innovations in party organization, the election was essentially a replay of 1828. Jackson again carried Pennsylvania, New York, and nearly the entire South. He …

Andrew Jackson's presidential election in 1828 proved a turning point in American History. Not only was it considered the dirtiest campaign ever witnessed, but it also marked the beginning …

In the election of 1828 Jackson defeated Adams by an electoral vote of 178 to 83 after a campaign in which personalities and slander played a larger part than in any previous U.S. …

Andrew Jackson was elected president in 1828, defeating incumbent John Quincy Adams. This guide provides access to digital materials at the Library of Congress, links to external …

One Philadelphia editor published a handbill picturing the coffins of 12 men allegedly murdered by Jackson in numerous duels. The Jackson campaign in 1828 was the first to appeal directly for …

Explore the 1828 U.S. presidential election, featuring key statistics and historical insights from The American Presidency Project.

The Election of Andrew Jackson in 1828 reflected a shift towards greater voter participation and engagement, particularly among the 'common man.' The campaign saw an unprecedented …

After the 1824 election, Jackson's supporters immediately began plans for a campaign in 1828, and the Democratic-Republican Party fractured into the National Republican Party and the …