Video: 'The American Presidential Election of 1904'
(Tuesday, November 8, 1904, during the 1904 presidential campaign) — Republican U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt of New York was elected to a full term today, defeating Democratic challenger Alton B. Parker, Chief Judge of the New York Court of Appeals. Continue reading U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt elected to full term, defeating Alton B. Parker 120 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1904)
Video: 'The American Presidential Election of 1864'
(Tuesday, November 8, 1864, during the 1864 presidential campaign) — Near the end of the American Civil War, National Union (Republican) President Abraham Lincoln of Illinois was elected to a second term today, soundly defeating Democratic challenger Major General George B. McClellan of New Jersey. Continue reading U.S. President Abraham Lincoln wins re-election, defeating George B. McClellan 160 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1864)
Video: 'Americans voting in US cities during 1944 Presidential election; Roosevelt defeat...HD Stock Footage'
(Tuesday, November 7, 1944, during the 1944 presidential campaign) — Democratic U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York was elected to an unprecedented fourth term today, soundly defeating Republican challenger Governor Thomas E. Dewey of New York. Continue reading U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt elected to unprecedented fourth term, defeating Thomas E. Dewey 80 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 7 1944)
Video: '1984 US Presidential Election - CBS Election Night Coverage - 7:00PM-1:53AM'
(Tuesday, November 6, 1984, during the 1984 presidential campaign) — Republican President Ronald Reagan of California was elected to a second term today, soundly defeating Democratic challenger former Vice President Walter Mondale of Minnesota. Continue reading U.S. President Ronald Reagan re-elected, defeating former Vice President Walter Mondale 40 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 6 1984)
Video: 'The American Presidential Election of 1924'
(Tuesday, November 4, 1924, during the 1924 presidential campaign) — Republican U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt of New York was elected to a full term today, defeating Democratic challenger John W. Davis, former United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom. Continue reading U.S. President Calvin Coolidge elected to full term, defeating John W. Davis 100 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1924)
Video: 'The American Presidential Election of 1884'
(Tuesday, November 4, 1884, during the 1884 presidential campaign) — Democratic Governor Grover Cleveland of New York was elected as the 22nd president of the United States today, defeating Republican former U.S. House Speaker James G. Blaine of Maine. Continue reading Grover Cleveland elected 22nd president of the United States, defeating James G. Blaine 140 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 4 1884)
Video: '1964 US Presidential Election - CBS Election Night Coverage - 6:30PM - 2:00AM'
(Tuesday, November 3, 1964, during the 1964 presidential campaign) — Democratic U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson of Texas was elected to a full term today, easily defeating Senator Barry Goldwater of Arizona. Continue reading U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson elected to full term, defeating Barry Goldwater 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 3 1964)
Video: 'CNN Election Night 2004 - Complete Coverage 10,5 hours!'
(November 2, 2004, during the 2004 presidential campaign) — Republican U.S. President George W. Bush of Texas was elected to a second term today, narrowly defeating Democratic challenger U.S. Senator John Kerry of Massachusetts. Continue reading U.S. President George W. Bush elected to second term, narrowly defeating John Kerry 20 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 2 2004)
(Saturday, November 2, 1974) — “You Haven’t Done Nothin’” by Stevie Wonder (featuring background vocals by The Jackson 5), aimed squarely at former U.S. President Richard Nixon, peaked at #1 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘You Haven’t Done Nothin” by Stevie Wonder peaks at #1 in USA 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 2 1974)
Video: 'Reagan vs. Mondale: The second 1984 presidential debate'
(Sunday, October 21, 1984, 8:00-9:30 p.m.EDT; during the 1984 United States presidential debates) — U.S. President Ronald Reagan and former Vice President Walter F. Mondale engaged in a heated debate tonight, sharply dividing over foreign policy and the President’s competence. Continue reading Reagan and Mondale clash in fiery debate over leadership, foreign policy, and national security 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Oct 21 1984)
