The first American political conventions
Subtitle: transforming presidential nominations, 1832-1872
By: Stan M. Haynes
Publisher: McFarland & Co., Publishers
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
ISBN-13: 9780786468928
Subjects: Presidents; Nominations for office; Political conventions; Election; History
Description: "The modern convention continues many of the traditions and rules developed during the first political conventions in the mid-19th century. This study analyzes the birth of the convention process in the 1830s and follows its development between 1832 and 1872, chronicling each of the presidential elections, the leading candidates, key issues, memorable speeches and events"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.