Video: 'The American Presidential Election of 1796'
(Wednesday, December 7, 1796, during the United States presidential election, 1796) — Federalist Vice President John Adams of Massachusetts was elected President of the United States today over Democratic-Republican former Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson of Virginia. Continue reading Adams defeats Jefferson in presidential election 220 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 7 1796)
Video: 'WRAP Iraq Study Group meets Bush, delivers its recommendations, ADDS bite'
(Wednesday, December 6, 2006) — The bipartisan Iraq Study Group concluded today that President George W. Bush’s war policies had failed in almost every regard, and said the situation in Iraq was “grave and deteriorating.”
Video: 'The American Presidential Election of 1816'
(Wednesday, December 4, 1816, during the United States presidential election, 1816) — Democratic-Republican Secretary of State James Monroe of Virginia was elected President of the United States today over Federalist Senator Rufus King of New York. Continue reading Monroe defeats King in presidential election landslide 200 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Dec 4 1816)
Video: 'President Reagan's Press Briefing in the Press Room, November 25, 1986'
(Tuesday, November 25, 1986, 12:05 p.m. EST; during the Iran–Contra affair) — U.S. Attorney General Edwin Meese announced today that profits from covert weapons sales to Iran were illegally diverted to the anti-communist Contra rebels in Nicaragua. Continue reading Iran arms payment found illegally diverted to Nicaraguan Contras 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 25 1986)
Video: 'President Reagan's Address to the Nation on the Iran-Contra Controversy, November 13, 1986'
(Thursday, November 13, 1986, 8:01 p.m. EST; during the Iran–Contra affair) — U.S. President Ronald Reagan, under intense domestic and international criticism, tonight defended what he called his “secret diplomatic initiative to Iran” and vigorously denied that the United States had sought to exchange weapons for American hostages in Lebanon. Continue reading President Reagan admits arms deal, but denies weapons were ransom 30 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 13 1986)
Video: 'Election Shocks (1966)'
(Tuesday, November 8, 1966, during the California gubernatorial election, 1966) — Republican challenger Ronald Reagan defeated Democratic incumbent Governor Pat Brown 57.55%-42.27% today to be elected governor of California. Continue reading Reagan elected governor of California, defeats incumbent Brown 50 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Nov 8 1966)
Image: 'JFK & Nixon (Back Row on Right)'
(Tuesday, November 5, 1946; during the United States elections, 1946) — Future presidents Democratic John F. Kennedy, 29, and Republican Richard Nixon, 33, first won election to Congress today as Republicans captured control of both the Senate and the House in midterm elections.
Video: 'SYND 3 11 76 BETTY FORD CONCEDES VICTORY FOR FORD'
(Wednesday, November 3, 1976, 12:14 p.m. EST; during the 1976 presidential campaign) — U.S. President Gerald Ford, accepting his first political defeat, conceded victory to Democrat Jimmy Carter without reservation today and offered “my complete and wholehearted support” in the transition to a new national leadership.
First Lady Betty Ford made the announcement as the president’s voice was hoarse.
Video: '1976 Walter Mondale Democratic Convention Vice President Acceptance Speech' (July 15, 1976)
(Thursday, July 15, 1976) — Senator Walter Mondale of Minnesota was nominated vice president today on the first ballot at the 1976 Democratic National Convention meeting at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Continue reading Democrats nominate Walter Mondale for vice president 40 years ago #On This Day #OTD (July 15 1976)
Video: ‘Democratic Nat. Convention 1976 (pre-show)’
(Wednesday, July 14, 1976, 11:43 p.m. EDT) — Former Governor Jimmy Carter of Georgia was nominated president tonight at the 1976 Democratic National Convention meeting at Madison Square Garden in New York. Continue reading Democrats nominate Jimmy Carter for president 40 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (July 14 1976)
