This is the second in a five-part series on lesser-known contentious presidential elections in American history.

Thomas DiBacco writes that the campaign barbs this presidential year are genteel next to the 1828 election between Andrew Jackson and John Quincy Adams.

See an archive of all 1828 election stories published on Intelligencer.

Brace yourself, America. The 2024 election, “Biden-Trump II: Grumpier Old Men” is showing all the signs of being an especially ugly election. At ages 81 and 77, respectively, this will be the ...

Description Cumberland University history professor Mark Cheathem discussed the results of the 1828 presidential election, which saw Andrew Jackson elected to his first term.

Brace yourself, America. 2024’s “Biden-Trump II: Grumpier Old Men” is showing all the signs of being an especially ugly election. At ages 81 and 77, respectively, this will be the last ...

Brace yourself, America. 2024’s “Biden-Trump II: Grumpier Old Men” is showing all the signs of being an especially ugly election. At ages 81 and 77, respectively, this will be the last ...

The election of 1828 was a shock to America's political and commercial establishment of its day. Five lessons from Andrew Jackson's raucous presidency.

Around the time the 14th Amendment was written, Webster's 1828 dictionary defined "insurrection" broadly. Use that to determine if Trump qualifies for the ballot.