Can You Name the 10 Incumbent Presidents Who Were Defeated for Election?

Can You Name the 10 Incumbent Presidents Who Were Defeated for Election?

In our nation's history, ten incumbent Presidents have been defeated at the polls when seeking a second term in the White House. Here's the list of the unfortunate Presidents who were rejected by the voters: Election Year   Defeated President           Defeated by...

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Presidential History Roundup #8

Presidential History Roundup #8

What did the common people think about Lincoln’s death? Why the White House needed an extreme makeover in 1950? Where Theodore Roosevelt is looking to buy land and why? Who belongs in the presidential club of 4? Why presidential dynasties may not be a bad idea. Other interesting news about presidential history.

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Presidential History Roundup #7

Presidential History Roundup #7

Presidential History Roundup #7: An Unlikely Presidential Friendship, Top 10 Presidential Dogs, Dynasties, New Reagan Biography, No Money to Attend Inauguration.  Interesting news about Presidential history from PresidentialHistory.com. Washington Borrowed Money to...

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What Are the Best Biographies of the Presidents?

If you are looking for finding good biographies about the Presidents, the following are some good resources to check out: Best Presidential Biographies:  Stephen Floyd maintains a very helpful website in which he posts his reviews of all the presidential biographies...

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How Has Presidential Campaigning Changed? 15 Campaign Ads From the Past

Washington Didn't Campaign for President:  George Washington set the standard that held for years of not campaigning for President.  Of course, he was the only president who won with unanimous support of the Electoral College. Front Porch Campaigns:  As the years went...

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Presidential Historian Mike Purdy

About Mike

Mike Purdy is a presidential historian and author living in Seattle, Washington. As an expert in presidential history, Mike runs PresidentialHistory.com as a public resource.