The Campaign of 1844.

The article presents an exploration into the history of the 1844 U.S. presidential election campaign. The author addresses the central political policies and doctrines upon which the rhetoric of the election was based, the individual candidates involved, and the development of its voting results. Topics addressed include central banking, slavery, and the annexation of Texas. Candidates discussed include Henry Clay, incumbent John Tyler, and James K. Polk. Polk's victory is profiled and questions are raised concerning the issues which were settled and which remained open during his administration.