Watershed Election (dec 27, 1896 – nov 13, 1898)
Description:
Bitterest battle in American history.Realigning election (shifted party coalitions and entrenched Republicans for another generation).
Republican party thrives as nation's majority party for next three decades.
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Date:
dec 27, 1896
nov 13, 1898
~ 1 years and 10 months