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Democratic Party is created- technically not called that yet though. Andrew Jackson becomes first Democratic President
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Democrats win all but two elections during this time
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In the 40s and 50s, Democrat party had differing ideas over slavery. Created "Northern" and "Southern" Democrats.
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Officially named Democratic Party
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"Northern" and "Southern" Democrats nominated different candidates for office. Republican candidate Abraham Lincoln won the election. This election is considered one of the most critical, b/c it establishes America's two-party system.
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America goes into a depression during this and it affects how Democratic party is viewed
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The party split over their candidate, William Jennings Bryan, because of "free-silver" and his Populist ideas.
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He holds office for two terms, and led America into WWI.
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Franklin Roosevelt gains presidency, and thus power for Democrats.
They retain presidency until the 50s, and Congress control until mid-90s. -
John F. Kennedy defeats Nixon for office.
Truman and Lyndon Johnson followed. -
Nixon beats the Democratic candidate, Humphrey in electoral college.
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controlled Congress through most of this period
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Watergate Scandal enables Jimmy Carter to beat Republican candidate.
- Camp David Accords and a bad economy came with this presidency
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Geraldine A. Ferraro was first female candidate from a major party. Woo
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Bill Clinton wins presidency for two terms, but loses it when he's impeached for his relationship with an intern.
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Democrats gain majority in both houses once again.
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