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United States presidential election of 1880
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The election results of 1880 Republican National Convention in 1880 James A. Garfield, 1880 Winfield Scott Hancock Campaign poster Map of the United States showing the results of the 1880 presidential election by state. States won by Garfield (Republican) are shaded in red, while those won by Hancock (Democratic) are in blue. Electoral vote totals for each state are indicated by numbers, with Garfield receiving 214 electoral votes and Hancock 155. California is marked with stripes to show it split its electoral votes.
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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 1880: References & Edit History

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Anniversary information added. Oct 26, 2025
Added interactive map of the 1880 election. Jun 07, 2024
Add new Web site: Maps of World - U.S. Presidential Election 1880. Oct 09, 2013
Add new Web site: United States History - Election of 1880. Oct 09, 2013
Media added. Jan 23, 2012
New article added. Jun 16, 2011
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