Presidential History
  • Home
  • About
  • Blog
  • Video
  • Resources
  • Contact
Select Page
Tense Transitions of Presidential Power

Tense Transitions of Presidential Power

by Mike Purdy | Dec 9, 2020 | Elections, Electoral College, Franklin Roosevelt, Herbert Hoover, Inaugurations, John Adams, John Quincy Adams, Rutherford Hayes

Our nation is in the midst of one of the most unusual transitions of presidential power, as the sitting president refuses to concede, is filing multiple lawsuits claiming widespread voter fraud, and attempting to influence what electors are selected in key states for...
Rare Video of George Washington’s Inauguration

Rare Video of George Washington’s Inauguration

by Mike Purdy | Apr 30, 2020 | Constitution, Elections, George Washington, Inaugurations

It was April 30, 1789 – exactly 231 years ago – that George Washington took the oath of office for the first time as the first president of the newly minted United States of America. It was the launch of our great American experiment in democracy. What was...
Presidential History/Campaign Videos & Other Resources

Presidential History/Campaign Videos & Other Resources

by Mike Purdy | Dec 12, 2019 | Campaigns, Elections, Events, Impeachments, Resources

Lecture on 2020 Presidential Campaign: On October 24, 2019, along with my good friend, political scientist and professor Dr. Michael Artime, we presented the inaugural lecture of our new series “2020: Battle for the Soul of America” about the upcoming...
Donald Trump is No James Monroe

Donald Trump is No James Monroe

by Mike Purdy | Aug 11, 2019 | Donald Trump, Elections, James Monroe

When the vice-presidential candidates squared off against each other in the 1988 debate, Lloyd Bentsen delivered one of the sharpest political blows ever landed on an opponent. Republican Dan Quayle was proudly touting his years of experience and equating them with...
Two Tense Transitions

Two Tense Transitions

by Mike Purdy | Jul 21, 2019 | Elections, Franklin Roosevelt, Herbert Hoover, Inaugurations, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Uncategorized

One of the hallmarks of our democracy is the peaceful transfer of power from one president to another, reaching back to March 4, 1797 when George Washington turned over the reigns of power to John Adams. And while the inauguration of a new president has always been...
A Voter’s Guide to Evaluating Presidential Candidates

A Voter’s Guide to Evaluating Presidential Candidates

by Mike Purdy | Jul 16, 2019 | Barack Obama, Campaigns, Donald Trump, Elections, Harry Truman, Lyndon B. Johnson

The first Democratic debates raise the question of what voters should be looking for in evaluating candidates. Rather than merely supporting a candidate because of their promises (often unrealistic) and how closely their policy positions pass the litmus test of party...
« Older Entries

Categories

Archives

Follow me on social media:
Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn
YouTube
Pinterest
Tweets by @PresHistory

Recent Posts

  • 6 Things Former Presidents Aren’t Allowed to Do After Leaving Office
  • Tense Transitions of Presidential Power
  • Rare Video of George Washington’s Inauguration
  • Bad Luck
  • Perfect Storm: A Pandemic and Presidential Election
  • Presidential History/Campaign Videos & Other Resources
  • Home
  • About
  • Blog
  • Video
  • Resources
  • Contact

Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress