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Franklin Pierce was the 'dark horse' candidate selected by the Democratic Party in 1852. Pierce became the 14th President of the US and was sworn in on March 4, 1853.
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Who was the first dark horse candidate to win the presidency?
James K. Polk was called the dark horse because he was a surprise nominee- a compromise after none of the front-running candidate for the Democratic nomination could get the required majority at the convention. (He was not a total unknown since he had been Speaker of the US House and governor of Tennessee and was supported by ex-president Andrew Jackson.)
James K. Polk's horse's name?
the dark horse
On the tv series Zorro what was the name for zorro's horse?
his horse name is tornado
What is the function of the majority and minority floor leaders in Congress?
The Majority Leader serves as the work horse of the party. They schedule bills, and round up votes on behalf of the party's position on legislation.The Minority Leader is the leader of the minority party.
What color was the white horse of Napoleon?
He was to short to ride a horse. He just rode a mule.
