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United States presidential election of 1852
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The election results of 1852 Franklin Pierce Winfield Scott Campaign ribbon Pierce, Franklin Map of the United States showing the 1852 presidential election results by state. Nearly all states are shaded blue for Democratic candidate Franklin Pierce, who won 254 electoral votes, while Kentucky, Tennessee, Massachusetts, and Vermont are shaded purple for Whig candidate Winfield Scott, who received 42 electoral votes. State electoral vote counts are labeled on each state, and a faded U.S. flag forms the background.
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Washington Monument. Washington Monument and fireworks, Washington DC. The Monument was built as an obelisk near the west end of the National Mall to commemorate the first U.S. president, General George Washington.
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United States presidential election of 1852: References & Edit History

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Anniversary information added. Oct 26, 2025
Added interactive map of the 1852 election. Jun 10, 2024
Add new Web site: United States History - Election of 1852. Sep 23, 2013
Add new Web site: Maps of World - 1852 US Election. Sep 23, 2013
New article added. May 04, 2011
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