Civil War Home
Home of the American Civil War: Election of 1864
The re-election of Abraham Lincoln in 1864 was not a done deal. Read about the peace explorations, the Republican and Democratic conventions, the campaigns, and eventual "landslide" for Lincoln. From "The Civil War and Reconstruction" by...
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: Exchange Between Horace Greeley and Lincoln, 1862
Primary source excerpts from New York Tribune editorial letter written by abolitionist Horace Greeley followed by a response from President Abraham Lincoln published in the New York Times, 1862.
Duke University
Duke University Libraries: Election of 1872
Comprehensive information on the election of 1872 in which the Republican Party split in two. Content includes the candidates, the issues, the vote, and what happened as a result of the election.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: Election of 1872
Online resource that provides detailed data for the presidential election of 1872 won by Republican nominee, Ulysses S. Grant.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Horace Greeley
Brief biography of writer-politician-publisher Horace Greeley.
Digital History
Digital History: "Go West and Grow Up With the Country"
When Horace Greeley gave his advice to go West, young man, he meant as far west as Iowa. See how the Midwest was settled by pioneers, lumberjacks, and miners. Read about squatters on the fine prairie land and how they were able to keep...
Harp Week
Harp Week: Elections: 1872: Grant v. Greeley
The re-election campaign of Republican Ulysses S. Grant versus the Liberal Republican, Horace Greeley.
Other
Bristol University: Essays on Political Economy
The great newspaper editor from the 19th century published this book in 1870. In it, he argues for protectionism for American industries.
Other
The Gold Rush: Fever
This resource provides information about the Gold Rush, and fever that took place during westward expansion.
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Horace Greeley
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Horace Greeley.
270 To Win
270towin: 1872 Presidential Election
Provides detailed electoral facts for the presidential election of 1872 won by Ulysses S. Grant. Another candidate, Horace Greeley, died before the Electoral College cast its votes; it is so far the only election in which a Presidential...
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Horace Greeley
Horace Greeley was a journalist and became assistant editor of the "Northern Spectator." Greeley also founded the "New York Tribune" in 1841.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Horace Greeley
Founder of the Liberal Republican Party and unsuccessful Presidential candidate in the election of 1872.
Curated OER
Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Horace Greeley
(1811-1872) Founder of the Tribune that ran for presidency but lost to Ulysses S. Grant