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Whither the Whigs? Donald Trump, the Know-Nothings, and the Politics of the 1850s - The Journal of the Civil War Era
The historical curiosity of Donald Trump’s presidential campaign and Republican nomination has resulted in, among other things, a seeming endless litany of historical comparisons. As modern pundits, politicos, and historians have attempted to explain the success of Trump’s campaign, they have compared his candidacy to any number of historical precedents, ranging from Barry Goldwater and … Read More Read More