jan 1, 1824 - Corrupt Bargain
Description:
- Alleged deal between presidential candidates John Quincy Adams and Henry Clay to throw the election in Adams’ favor- Though never proven, the accusation became the rallying cry for supporters of Andrew Jackson, who had actually garnered a plurality of the popular vote in 1824
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Date:
jan 1, 1824
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~ 202 years ago