jan 1, 1840 - Election of 1840
Description:
- Whig: William Henry Harrison and John Tyler- cast as a candidate for the people (like Jackson) (military hero, regular Joe compared to stuffy, intellectual van Buren)
- new campaigning techniques (slogans, campaign symbols, merchandise)
- Harrison won soundly
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1840
Now
~ 185 years ago