Record #:

30120

Author(s):

Wilson, Frederick Taylor

Abstract:

Only 19 of the men who have served as the President of the United States were active candidates for a party nomination. Twelve of the thirty-one presidents may be considered accidental presidents as they became leaders of the nation without receiving the majority votes.

Source:

We the People of North Carolina (NoCar F 251 W4), Vol. 3 Issue 1, May 1945, p12-13, 29

Subject(s):

Presidents--United States