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America's deadliest election : the cautionary tale of the most violent election in American history /

The Louisiana gubernatorial election of 1872 was the most contentious in American history. After both parties complained of corruption, neither candidate would concede, two governors claimed office and chaos erupted. Rival newspapers engaged in a bitter war of words, politicians plotted to overthrow...

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Main Authors: Bash, Dana (Author), Fisher, David, 1946- (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Toronto, Ontario, Canada : Hanover Square Press, [2024]
Subjects:
Kellogg, William Pitt, > 1830-1918.
McEnery, John, > 1833-1891.
Governors > Louisiana > Election > History > 19th century.
Louisiana > Politics and government > 19th century.
Elections > United States > History > 19th century.
Election law > United States > History > 19th century.
Elections > Corrupt practices > Louisiana.
Political campaigns > United States > History > 19th century.
Political culture > Southern States > History > 19th century.
Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877) > Louisiana.
Elections > Corrupt practices.
Governors > Louisiana > Election > 19th century.
Louisiane > Politique et gouvernement > 19e siècle.
Corruption électorale.
Gouverneurs > Louisiane > Élection > 19e siècle.
Corruption électorale > Louisiane.
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Documents d'information.

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