The Election Of 1888

The Election of 1888


    In 1888, James G. Blaine, the Republican party's most prominent figure,

declined to seek the presidential nomination. The national convention then

nominated Harrison as the soldier-citizen who combined fitness with availability.

The call came on the 8th BALLOT.  Levi P. Morton, a New York City banker,

received the vice-presidential nomination. Cleveland was renominated by the

Democrats.


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