In what year did Smith run for President the first time?
1848
1850
1865
1872
Answer
The answer is 1848. Smith's first presidential run came about during the rise of the abolitionist movement, which sought to end slavery in the United States. Smith's strong opposition to slavery and his belief in the equality of all people made him a natural fit for the Liberty Party, a political party founded on anti-slavery principles.
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