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Year In Review: 1860’s Politics
To put modern electoral events in a unique perspective, Emerging Civil War hosted a special blog series “1860’s Politics” in October – November 2016. ECW authors and a couple guest writers joined the effort, and the series proved to be enjoyable, educational, and … Continue reading
Posted in Emerging Civil War, Lincoln, Politics, Year in Review
Tagged 1860s-politics, Sarah Kay Bierle, Year in Review 2016
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1860’s Politics: A Conclusion
It’s been a history-making month in modern America with the 2016 Presidential Election, and I think we managed to have some educational fun here on Emerging Civil War with our examination of 1860’s Politics. It’s time to close this political … Continue reading
1860’s Politics: Confederate Political Songs?
The North had many political songs for candidate praise and candidate bashing. What about the South? Did the Confederacy write music about their political leaders? The short answer: yes and no. Here’s the longer answer:
1860’s Politics: Songs For The Campaign Trail
During the past few weeks, we’ve noted some similarities between political campaigns in the 1860’s and the modern era. We’ve learned that mudslinging and “creative insults” aren’t new. We’ve reminded ourselves that Americans are opinionated. There’s one aspect of 1860’s politics … Continue reading
1860’s Politics: Why Do We think McClellan Was the “Peace Candidate”? Because the Rebels Thought So
A thoughtful respondent to my recent submission to the ECW blog, “1860’s Politics,” wondered why Gen. George McClellan, Democratic nominee for U. S. president in 1864, waited until after Sherman’s troops captured Atlanta, Sept. 2, 1864, before he announced his … Continue reading
1860’s Politics: Lincoln-Douglas Debates Continue, Part III: Self-Government and Political Correctness
If we define political correctness as demanding conformance with favored positions, not tolerating contrary opinions, and branding opponents or perceived opponents as radicals (“they are just evil/crazy/stupid”), all without offering rational counter arguments, then these are not new phenomena. Abraham … Continue reading
1860’s Politics: How Did Voter Apparel Show Support For Candidates?
Do you wear t-shirts to support a favorite candidate? How about a bumper sticker on your car or truck? Hopefully, you got an “I voted” sticker today! In the 1860’s, they didn’t wear t-shirts, and I have yet to find a … Continue reading
Posted in Material Culture, Politics
Tagged 1860s-politics, 1864 Election, apparel, cockades
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1860’s Politics: Statistics & The Soldiers’ Vote
It’s Election Day in the U.S.A. (Don’t forget to vote). As we watch the tally of popular and electoral votes this evening, remember that presidential elections and the electoral college have been in existence since 1787 (when the Constitution was signed). … Continue reading
Posted in Common Soldier, Emerging Civil War, Lincoln, Politics
Tagged 1860s-politics, 1864 Election, absentee ballot, Democrats, Republican, soldiers vote, statistics, Voting
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1860’s Politics: After All These Years, Why Do We Think President McClellan Would Have Given the Rebels an Armistice?
Approaching the 1864 Northern presidential election, students of the Atlanta Campaign tend to focus on how Sherman’s capture of the city on Sept. 2, 1864 helped President Lincoln win re-election. Conversely, we ponder Southerners’ hopes that the Democratic candidate, Maj. … Continue reading
1860’s Politics: Common Ground? (2nd Edition)
This is a 2nd Edition article. When it was first published, blog readers noticed some historical errors. I removed the pieced, fixed the errors, and now share it again. My sincere apologies for the original mistakes. (Sarah Kay Bierle) In … Continue reading
Posted in Emerging Civil War, Lincoln, Personalities, Politics
Tagged 1860 Election, 1860s-politics, Abraham Lincoln, Alexander H. Stephens, candidates, slavery
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