Video: 'The American Presidential Election of 1900'

(Tuesday, November 6, 1900, during the 1900 United States presidential election) — President William McKinley of Ohio, a Republican, was re-elected as the 25th President of the United States today, defeating former U.S. Representative William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska, a Democrat. Continue reading President William McKinley re-elected, defeats William Jennings Bryan again 120 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 6 1900) →

Video: 'The American Presidential Election of 1860'

(Tuesday, November 6, 1860, during the 1860 United States presidential election) — Former U.S. Representative Abraham Lincoln of Illinois, a Republican, was elected as the 16th President of the United States today in a four-way contest, serving as the primary catalyst of the American Civil War. Continue reading Abraham Lincoln elected president of the United States in four-way contest 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 6 1860) →