Every 4 years Americans elect a President. This book looks back at the 10 most contested campaigns in United States History. Readers will learn that the campaign between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton has nothing over the campaigns featuring Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, and Abe Lincoln when it comes to downright nastiness.This book is a compilation of essays intended to bring perspective to political campaigning. It also includes a list of questions designed to help clubs (political, book, history, discussion groups) and teachers use this book to explore American history and society through the lens of our political process.