The Election of 1876

The Election of 1876 is probably the wildest election story and also integral to understanding the next 50 years of American history. It also serves as the final footnote of the Civil War, testing whether a nation divided by violence and warfare could ever really come back together. It does, but at what cost?

 

Join Rebecca and Becca as we tell the complete story of the Election of 1876, warts and all.

 

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If you are looking for more information, we found these resources to be helpful:

• Library of Congress: https://guides.loc.gov/presidential-election-1876
• The Miller Center, Disputed Election of 1876: https://millercenter.org/the-presidency/educational-resources/disputed-election-1876
• 270 to Win: https://www.270towin.com/1876_Election/
• The Electoral Vote Count of the 1876 Presidential Election, US House of Representatives: https://history.house.gov/Historical-Highlights/1851-1900/The-electoral-vote-count-of-the-1876-presidential-election/
• The Election of 1876, White House Historical Association:   https://www.whitehousehistory.org/the-election-of-1876

 

You’re Listening To: Rebecca Fachner and Rebecca Grawl

The Person Responsible for it Sounding Good: Dan King

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