Historic Documents on Presidential Elections, 1787-1988Michael Nelson Among the 70 documents selected to represent the 200-year history of the presidency are important party platforms, landmark speeches, candidate debates, news articles and campaign broadsides, and significant third party platforms. Most of the presidential elections that took place from 1789 to 1988 are represented, including every election after 1912. Nelson provides background in the short introductions preceding each document. No bibliography. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com). |
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United States Constitution 1789 | 35 |
Nos 68 71 72 1788 | 53 |
Official Call for the First Presidential Election 1788 | 60 |
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