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Eight Elections That Changed History
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Every vote matters 1789: The election that started it all How did that happen? A house divided Election “night” lasted four months Campaign of opposites The first of many 537 votes Historic vote Guide to U.S. presidential election results
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Every vote matters
1789: The election that started it all
How did that happen?
A house divided
Election “night” lasted four months
Campaign of opposites
The first of many
537 votes
Historic vote
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