Common sense. And those who demand open borders and fight to keep people who are here, in the country illegally, so they can cause harm, are traitors and obviously don't want what's best for America and American citizens.
This is great news. Our infantry, sailors, and pilots should always be surrounded by the best steel made right here in America. Thanks you Mr. President.
Is that an electric oven? Meh. They should've used a gas model.
The Election of 1896: A Pivotal Moment
The most significant event in American politics 129 years ago was the presidential election of 1896, held on November 3, 1896. This election pitted William McKinley, the Republican candidate, against William Jennings Bryan, the Democratic candidate. McKinley won with 271 electoral votes to Bryan’s 176, securing 51% of the popular vote. Historians often regard this election as one of the most consequential in U.S. history due to its lasting impact on the nation’s political and economic landscape.
Why Was It Consequential?
The election of 1896 was a realigning election, meaning it fundamentally shifted the balance of power between the two major parties. Here’s why it mattered:
• Economic Issues at the Forefront: The United States was recovering from the Panic of 1893, a severe economic depression that left millions unemployed and deepened the divide between creditors and debtors. The central issue of the election was the nation’s monetary policy:
• Gold Standard: McKinley supported maintaining the gold standard, where the dollar’s value was tied to gold. This policy favored bankers, industrialists, and urban interests.
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