Episode 2 of 3
Burr's Unorthodox Campaigning Methods
- When
- 1800
- Where
- United States
Aaron Burr employed unorthodox public campaigning methods, credited by some historians with inventing modern electioneering.
The contemporarily unorthodox public campaigning methods employed in 1800 were first employed by Jefferson's running mate and campaign manager, Aaron Burr, who is credited by some historians with inventing the modern electioneering process. The election also ushered in acrimonious campaigning behind the scenes and through the press.
Sources
- 1800 United States presidential election Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
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