1840, Van Buren vs. Harrison: Ole Tip
The Whigs seek to deny President Martin Van Buren a second term by taking a page out of the Republican playbook, and run a war hero candidate of their own: General William Henry Harrison; the hero of ...
19 Des 202344min
1836, Van Buren vs. the Whigs: Sin on the Ballot
As Jackson’s Vice President Martin Van Buren struggles to secure his place as Jackson’s Heir Apparent, the newly formed Whig party struggles to form a national identity. The Whigs unite against Van Bu...
12 Des 202347min
1832, Jackson vs. Clay: The Reign of King Mob
Jackson and the Democrats battle to defend Jackson’s presidency from Henry Clay and an onslaught of personal and political attacks. The death of his wife Rachel fuels Jackson’s desire for revenge and ...
5 Des 202342min
1828, Adams vs. Jackson: The General’s Vengeance
In the 1828 contest, the party label of “Democratic-Republican” splits in half, giving birth to two new political factions: the Democrats and the National Republicans. General Andrew Jackson rides a p...
28 Nov 202343min
1824, Adams vs. Jackson: End of an Era
As America’s regions battle over their disparate interests, five presidential candidates emerge. The 1824 election signals the end of the Era of Good Feelings, the crumbling of the old political estab...
21 Nov 202346min
1820, Monroe Unopposed: A Good Run
In the last uncontested election in US history, President James Monroe presides over the “Era of Good Feelings.” With the nearly extinct Federalist party on the ropes, in order to win a second term, M...
14 Nov 202343min
1816, Monroe vs. King: The Virginia Dynasty
In his country’s hour of need, President Madison puts his hopes in Secretary of State James Monroe. Monroe’s heroic actions in the War of 1812 help save the country, bolster his national reputation an...
7 Nov 202343min
1812, Madison vs. Clinton: The Wartime Candidate
During Madison’s first term, US neutrality in the ongoing conflict between France and Britain is put to the test. Madison has no choice but to defend his country against British oppression; and to def...
7 Nov 202340min
