Photographic Print : 1845 NY Election
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1845 NY Election
Supporters of the rival candi- -dates for president confront one another in a New York street. Polk will defeat Clay and become one of the finest of American presidents
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10"x8" Photo Print
Introducing the "1845 NY Election" Photographic Print from the Media Storehouse range of historic images, brought to you in partnership with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image transports us back to the intense political climate of 1845 New York, as supporters of the rival presidential candidates, James K. Polk and Henry Clay, confront each other on a bustling city street. Witness the passion and determination of the era as Polk, who would go on to become one of America's finest presidents, prepares to face off against Clay in this pivotal moment in American history. Add this essential piece of historical documentation to your collection and bring the past to life with the Media Storehouse range of high-quality, authentic prints.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this striking image from the annals of American political history, a heated confrontation between supporters of the rival presidential candidates, James K. Polk and Henry Clay, unfolds on a bustling New York City street in 1845. The election, which would ultimately decide the fate of the United States and cement Polk's place among the finest presidents in American history, was a fiercely contested battle between two formidable opponents. Clay, a respected statesman and former Speaker of the House of Representatives, represented the Whig Party, while Polk, a veteran congressman from Tennessee, was the nominee of the Democratic Party. The issues at stake were vast and complex, including territorial expansion, the annexation of Texas, and the ongoing debate over slavery. As the election campaign reached its crescendo, tensions between the two sides reached a boiling point. In this image, we see supporters of each candidate squaring off in the streets of New York, their faces etched with determination and resolve. The air is thick with the tension of the moment, as the two sides prepare to engage in a verbal or even physical confrontation. Despite the heated rhetoric and raw emotions on display, the 1845 election would ultimately be decided at the ballot box. Polk would go on to defeat Clay by a narrow margin, becoming the 11th President of the United States. Polk's presidency would be marked by a series of significant accomplishments, including the Mexican-American War and the acquisition of California and New Mexico through the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. This powerful image serves as a reminder of the passion and intensity that has long characterized American politics, as well as the enduring importance of the democratic process in shaping the course of our nation's history.
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