The first president born after America's independence ushers in a new era of no-holds-barred democracy. Widmer vividly brings to life the chaos and contention that plagued Van Buren's presidency and ultimately offered an early lesson in the power of democracy.
The authors present a look back at 100 years of presidential races through the steady lens of "The New York Times", featuring exclusive archival photos, captivating synopses of the campaigns, and the actual front-page stories of each victory from 1900 through 2000.
The slick and dandyish professional politician Martin Van Buren was to all appearances the opposite of his predecessor, the rugged general and Democratic champion Andrew Jackson. Yet he too had an iron temperament, and he would build a lasting legacy as the architect of the modern Democratic Party. Ted Widmer, a veteran of the Clinton White House, ...
With wit, brilliance, and deep affection, the inimitable Widmer has written a history of America in the world unlike any other. Ranging from the late 17th century to the present, Widmer traces Americas wondrous history as well as our less glorious past.
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