Video: 'The American Presidential Election of 1840'
(Wednesday, December 2, 1840, during the United States presidential election, 1840) — Former U.S. Senator William H. Harrison of Ohio, a Whig, was elected as the ninth President of the United States today, defeating incumbent President Martin Van Buren of New York, a Democrat.
Continue reading William Henry Harrison defeats incumbent President Martin Van Buren in U.S. election 180 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 2 1840 )
(Wednesday, May 6, 1840; during the 1840 Democratic National Convention) — The Democratic Party re-nominated President Martin Van Buren by acclamation today at The Assembly Rooms in Baltimore. Continue reading Democrats renominate Van Buren by acclamation 180 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 6 1840)
Video: '#11 James K Polk'
(Friday, June 15, 1849, a few minutes before 5:00 p.m. local time) — James K. Polk, the 11th President of the United States (1845-1849) and 13th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives (1835-1839), died this evening in Nashville, only 103 days after leaving office. Continue reading Former U.S. President James K. Polk dies 170 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Jun 15 1849)
Video: 'President Zachary Taylor Inaugural Address - Hear and Read the Full Text'
(Monday, March 5, 1849, at approximately 12:45 p.m. local time) — Zachary Taylor, 64, was inaugurated as the 12th President of the United States today on the East Portico of the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C., with Chief Justice Roger B. Taney administering the oath of office. Continue reading Taylor sworn in as 12th POTUS, Fillmore as 12th VP 170 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 5 1849)
Video: 'The American Presidential Election of 1848'
(Tuesday, November 7, 1848, during the United States presidential election, 1848) — Whig Major General Zachary Taylor of Louisiana was elected President of the United States today, defeating former Democratic U.S. Senator Lewis Cass of Michigan. Continue reading Zachary Taylor defeats Lewis Cass, elected POTUS 170 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1848)
Video: 'Oregon Territory - Manifest Destiny Choose Your Own Adventure'
(Monday, August 14, 1848) — The Oregon Territory was established today after Congress passed and President James K. Polk signed the Act to Establish the Territorial Government of Oregon, encompassing all of the present-day states of Idaho, Oregon and Washington, as well as those parts of present-day Montana and Wyoming west of the Continental Divide. Continue reading Oregon Territory formally established 170 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 14 1848)
Video: 'Oregon Territory - Manifest Destiny Choose Your Own Adventure'
(Monday, August 14, 1848) — The Oregon Territory was established today after Congress passed and President James K. Polk signed the Act to Establish the Territorial Government of Oregon, encompassing all of the present-day states of Idaho, Oregon and Washington, as well as those parts of present-day Montana and Wyoming west of the Continental Divide. Continue reading Oregon Territory formally established 170 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Aug 14 1848)
Video: 'State of Wisconsin - The 50 States'
(Monday, May 29, 1848) — Wisconsin, located in the north-central United States, in the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, became the 30th state in the Union today when President James K. Polk signed Wisconsin’s admission bill into law. Continue reading Wisconsin admitted to Union as 30th state 170 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 29 1848)
(Thursday, May 25, 1848) — The 1848 Democratic National Convention adjourned today at the Universalist Church in Baltimore, having nominated Senator Lewis Cass of Michigan for President over Supreme Court Associate Justice Levi Woodbury of New Hampshire 179-38 votes on the fourth ballot. Continue reading Democrats nominate Cass-Butler ticket 170 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (May 25 1848)
Video: 'John Quincy Adams - Mini Biography'
(Wednesday, February 23, 1848, 7:20 p.m. local time) — John Quincy Adams, the 6th President of the United States (1825-1829), the 8th United States Secretary of State (1817-1825) and a member of the U.S. House of Representatives (since 1831), died today in the Speaker’s Room inside the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., two days after suffering a massive cerebral hemorrhage in the House chamber. Continue reading Former U.S. President John Quincy Adams dies 170 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Feb 23 1848)
