The winner of this Presidential election had served as Secretary of State under James K. Polk, and his victory is sometimes credited to him having been out of the country during the previous four years.
During this Presidential election, one side used the slogan "We'll give 'em Jessie!", referring to their nominee's wife, who was the daughter of the powerful Senator Thomas Hart Benton. Another party's nominee for Vice President was (+) Andrew Donelson, the adopted son of Andrew Jackson. That party won only Maryland, despite having a former Whig President as their nominee. The winner of this Presidential election had served as Secretary of State under James K. Polk, and his victory is sometimes credited to him having been out of the country during the previous four years. The losing candidates included (*) Millard Fillmore, running as a know-nothing, and the first Republican nominee, John C. Fremont. For 10 points, name this Presidential election won by James Buchanan.
During this Presidential election, one side used the slogan "We'll give 'em Jessie!", referring to their nominee's wife, who was the daughter of the powerful Senator Thomas Hart Benton.
Presidential Election of {1856}