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Presidential candidate who threw vital support to Adams and then became his secretary of state?
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His name was Henry Clay.
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Military hero of the Mexican War who became the Whigs' last presidential candidate in 1852?
Winfield Scott
What presidential candidates had their endorsement revoked from their party?
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Who was the First African American on a presidential ticket in the 20th century?
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Henry Clay for one- he became Secretary of State in 1824 and the so-called corrupt bargain. Hillary Clinton, the current Secretary of State, made a bid for the presidential nomination and Lincoln's Secretary of State, William Seward, was the front-runner for the nomination at the Republican Convention of 1860 which eventually nominated Lincoln. There may have been others.
Military hero of the Mexican War who became the Whigs' last presidential candidate in 1852?
Winfield Scott
Who was a Third party presidential candidate who became president?
Teddy Roosevelt- Bull Moose Party, 1912
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What presidential candidates had their endorsement revoked from their party?
I don't ever remember reading about or watching a candidate loosing an endorsement once they became the nominee.
What famous explorer later became the first presidential candidate for the republican party?
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Who was the oldest Presidential candidate?
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When did presidential running mates start?
According to Wikipedia's article on "Running Mates", presidential running mates began around 1860. FYI: Originally the second choice presidential candidate became vice president. In 1804 Pres/Vice pres began running on separate ballots.
How did Lincoln build the republican party?
He didn't. He was a result of a party that destroyed itself ( sort of like it is doing now) and he became ( much to his surprise) the presidential candidate for the new party.
Presidential candidate john edwards net worth?
John Edwards, who became John running mate for John Kerry in 2004 has an estimated net worth of $45 million USD.
In 1976 Georgia governor and peanut farmer Jimmy Carter became president of the United States what was the appeal of this unlikely presidential candidate?
Integrity and honesty and to this day his work for the betterment of people.
