“Unbelievable Victories: Discover the 15 Most Shocking Presidential Landslides That Changed American Politics Forever!”
Eisenhower’s landslide allowed him to focus on infrastructure, like the interstate highway system, which transformed American life.
11. Theodore Roosevelt (1904)
In 1904, Theodore Roosevelt captured 56.4% of the popular vote. Known for his progressive policies, Roosevelt’s passion for conservation and trust-busting struck a chord with voters.
Roosevelt’s win allowed him to pursue even more reforms, reshaping the federal government’s role in American life.
12. Ulysses S. Grant (1872)
Ulysses S. Grant’s re-election in 1872 with 55.6% of the vote reflected his status as a Civil War hero. His second term, though marred by scandals, allowed him to continue with Reconstruction efforts in the South.
Grant’s win illustrated the public’s respect for his wartime leadership, even as peacetime challenges mounted.
13. Abraham Lincoln (1864)
Abraham Lincoln’s 1864 re-election, achieved with 55.1% of the vote, showed the nation’s support for his leadership amid the Civil War. His push for unity and emancipation resonated with a war-weary public.
Lincoln’s win empowered him to steer the nation through the war’s final years and laid the groundwork for a reunited America.
14. Calvin Coolidge (1924)
Calvin Coolidge, famously known as “Silent Cal,” claimed 54% of the vote in 1924. His quiet, hands-off approach and focus on economic growth were a natural fit for the 1920s, a decade of prosperity.
