Title: The carnival campaign
Description: Americans have come to expect that the nation’s presidential campaigns will be characterized by a carnival atmosphere emphasizing style over substance. But this fascinating account of the pivotal 1840 election reveals how the now-unavoidable traditions of big money, big rallies, shameless self-promotion, and carefully manufactured candidate images first took root in presidential politics.
Subjects: Politics and government, Presidents, Election, Harrison, william henry, 1773-1841, Presidents, united states, election, United states, politics and government, 1861-1865
Places: United States
People: William Henry Harrison (1773-1841)
Time periods: 1840, 1837-1841