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I examine each case in U.S. history where there were consecutive presidential elections involving a candidate running as the incumbent president.
https://thenewleafjournal.com/consecutive-incumbent-u-s-presidential-elections/
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@FeministKelly Interesting!
For a President who doesn't get much attention these days, #BenjaminHarrison was surprisingly progressive. During his one term in office, Congress passed the Sherman #Anti-Trust Act, set up the Forest Reserve system (which Harrison immediately acted upon, creating the forerunner to the #NationalForests), and added the first new #NationalParks since Yellowstone almost 20 years before.
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On July 4, 1888, Benjamin Harrison informally accepted the GOP nomination for president from his porch.
https://thenewleafjournal.com/benjamin-harrisons-memorable-july-4-1888/