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Calhoun's Alignment

When: June 1826
Where: Political Alignment
Part of: Organization of the Democratic Party in the United States

John C. Calhoun gave his support to Jackson for the 1828 election in June 1826, solidifying the Jacksonian coalition's leadership.

In June 1826, Calhoun publicly supported Jackson for the 1828 election. Van Buren, who had supported Crawford in 1824, also backed Jackson and aided in selecting Calhoun as vice president to prevent DeWitt Clinton from being chosen, strengthening the party's ticket.

Sources

1828 United States presidential election Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30

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