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Lesson Plan: Charm Offensive: When Politicians Reach for “Relatable”
Grades 8-12
William Henry Harrison’s 1840 campaign for the presidency set the stage for modern-day political campaigning. Harrison flipped the script, turning an insult into a winning strategy with parades, songs, and a log cabin image. These early tactics mirror today’s campaigns, where image and public appeal can have an outsize impact.
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