Realigning America

Description:

The presidential election of 1896 is widely acknowledged as one of only a few that brought about fundamental realignments in American politics. New voting patterns replaced old, a new majority party came to power, and national policies shifted to reflect new realities. R. Hal Williams now presents the first study of that campaign in nearly fifty years, offering fresh interpretations on the victory of Republican William McKinley over Democrat William Jennings Bryan. Contains photographs and political cartoons.

subjects: Politics and government,  Presidents,  Political campaigns,  Election,  History,  Mckinley, william, 1843-1901,  Bryan, william jennings, 1860-1925,  Presidents, united states, election, 1900,  United states, politics and government, 1865-1900

People: William Jennings Bryan (1860-1925),  William McKinley (1843-1901)

Places: United States

Times: 1896,  1893-1897,  19th century