The Election of 1924 Explained

The video explores the 1924 U.S. presidential election, highlighting Calvin Coolidge's campaign and the internal divisions within the Democratic Party. Coolidge, running on a conservative platform, faced little opposition from the Democrats, who were split between William Gibbs McAdoo and Al Smith. The Progressive Party, led by Robert La Follette, also played a role but failed to significantly impact the election outcome. Ultimately, Coolidge won decisively, maintaining the Republican status quo during the Roaring Twenties.

What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?