Historedia
Person

James Birney

Events
1
Episodes
4
Years
1839–1840

Every event in Historedia whose sources name James Birney, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. 1840 United States presidential election: Harrison defeats Van Buren

    1839–1840

    Role: Abolitionist Party Presidential Candidate

    1. 1839 · Whig National ConventionWhig National Convention Nomination

      The 1839 Whig National Convention nominated William Henry Harrison over Henry Clay and Winfield Scott, setting the stage for the 1840 election.

    2. May 1840 · Baltimore, MarylandDemocratic Renomination of Van Buren

      Martin Van Buren secured renomination at the 1840 Democratic National Convention in Baltimore, despite facing a difficult election landscape.

    3. June 1840 · Tippecanoe battle siteCampaign Slogans and Imagery

      Distinct campaign slogans emerged, with 'OK' supporting Van Buren and 'Tippecanoe and Tyler Too' promoting Harrison.

    4. October 30–December 2, 1840 · United StatesElection Result and Victory

      William Henry Harrison defeated incumbent Martin Van Buren in the general election held between October and December 1840.

Sources

  1. 1840 United States presidential election Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17