Tippecanoe Triumph
A war hero emerges as the Whigs rally behind a catchy slogan, cleverly diverting attention from their lack of a solid platform. By painting the incumbent as an out-of-touch aristocrat, they successfully mobilize voters, leading to a historic turnout. However, William's victory is short-lived as illness soon clouds the promise of his presidency.In this clip
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30: The Oregon Trail (“You Have Died of Dysentery”)
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