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Ballots, Brawls, and Bribes: Election Day in Early America

Ballots, Brawls, and Bribes: Election Day in Early America

Elections used to be a lot more communal -- and chaotic

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Nov 03, 2024
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This is the third of three posts on American elections as we head toward election day. If you missed the previous posts, click here for part 1:

An Excellent Means of Electioneering

An Excellent Means of Electioneering

George Dillard
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October 20, 2024
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And here for part 2:

A Multiplicity of George Washingtons

A Multiplicity of George Washingtons

George Dillard
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October 27, 2024
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