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United States presidential election of 1868
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The election results of 1868 Ulysses S. Grant Campaign banner Horatio Seymour Map of the United States showing the results of the 1868 presidential election by state. States won by Grant (Republican) are shaded in blue, states won by Seymour (Democratic) are shaded in red, and states not voting due to Reconstruction are shown in gray. Electoral vote counts for each state are displayed, with Grant receiving 214 electoral votes and Seymour 80.
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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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The White House in Washington, D.C., USA. The north portico which faces Pennsylvania Avenue.
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United States presidential election of 1868: References & Edit History

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Anniversary information added. Oct 27, 2025
Added interactive map of the 1868 election. Jun 07, 2024
Modified title of Web site: United States History - United States Presidential Election of 1868. Aug 08, 2016
Add new Web site: Maps of World - United States Presidential Election of 1868. Oct 04, 2013
Add new Web site: United States History - United States Presidential Election of 1868. Oct 04, 2013
Add new Web site: History Central - United States Presidential Election of 1868. Oct 03, 2013
New article added. May 31, 2011
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