1872 presidential election

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:election
gptkbp:campaigns Economic recovery after the Civil War.
gptkbp:controversy Greeley's candidacy was seen as a protest.
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:date November 5, 1872
gptkbp:demographics Predominantly white male voters.
gptkbp:election 286
3,597,132
gptkbp:electoral_vote_distribution Grant received most states.
gptkbp:grant's_campaign_funding Strong financial backing.
gptkbp:grant's_campaign_rallies Well-attended.
gptkbp:grant's_campaign_slogan nan
gptkbp:grant's_campaign_strategy Emphasize stability.
Focus on stability.
gptkbp:grant's_challenges Corruption allegations.
gptkbp:grant's_debate_performance Not applicable.
gptkbp:grant's_endorsements Republican establishment.
gptkbp:grant's_legacy Presidency marked by corruption scandals.
gptkbp:grant's_military_background Civil War General.
gptkbp:grant's_platform Continuation of Reconstruction.
gptkbp:grant's_political_allies Republican leaders.
gptkbp:grant's_political_ideology Conservative.
gptkbp:grant's_political_legacy Controversial presidency.
gptkbp:grant's_political_opponents Liberal Republicans.
gptkbp:grant's_post_presidency Became a popular author.
gptkbp:grant's_reelection Second term.
gptkbp:grant's_supporters Republicans.
gptkbp:grant's_victory_margin Significant.
gptkbp:greeley's_campaign_challenges Lack of party unity.
gptkbp:greeley's_campaign_funding Limited resources.
gptkbp:greeley's_campaign_outcome Failed to win any states.
gptkbp:greeley's_campaign_rallies Limited attendance.
gptkbp:greeley's_campaign_slogan nan
gptkbp:greeley's_campaign_strategy Appeal to disaffected Republicans.
Focus on reform.
gptkbp:greeley's_death November 29, 1872.
gptkbp:greeley's_debate_performance Not applicable.
gptkbp:greeley's_endorsements Various reform groups.
gptkbp:greeley's_legacy Influenced future third-party movements.
gptkbp:greeley's_newspaper New-York Tribune.
gptkbp:greeley's_platform Amnesty and civil service reform.
gptkbp:greeley's_political_allies Liberal Republicans.
gptkbp:greeley's_political_experience Newspaper editor and politician.
gptkbp:greeley's_political_ideology Progressive.
gptkbp:greeley's_political_legacy Influenced future elections.
gptkbp:greeley's_political_opponents Republicans.
gptkbp:greeley's_post_presidency Continued to influence politics.
gptkbp:greeley's_posthumous_recognition Considered a martyr for reform.
gptkbp:greeley's_support Diminished after his death.
gptkbp:greeley's_supporters Liberal Republicans and Democrats.
gptkbp:held_in 1872
gptkbp:historical_impact Set the stage for future elections.
gptkbp:historical_significance First election with a significant third-party challenge.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1872 presidential election
gptkbp:is_debated_in No formal debates were held.
gptkbp:loser gptkb:Horace_Greeley
gptkbp:major_issues Reconstruction policies
gptkbp:notable_for Greeley died before the electoral votes were cast.
gptkbp:notable_member gptkb:New_York
gptkb:South_Carolina
gptkbp:notable_nominees gptkb:James_G._Blaine
gptkbp:preceded_by 1868 presidential election
gptkbp:significant_event first election with a woman voting in some states
gptkbp:succeeded_by 1876 presidential election
gptkbp:voter_turnout about 72% of eligible voters
gptkbp:winner gptkb:Ulysses_S._Grant
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Republican_Party_platform_of_1872
gptkbp:bfsLayer 8