This Day in History: Andrew Jackson’s raucous inauguration
On this day in 1829, Andrew Jackson is inaugurated for the first time. The event was a raucous affair that would surely never be allowed...
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- Feb 8, 2022
- 2 min
This Day in History: Richard Johnson's unusual election
On this day in 1837, United States Senators choose a Vice President of the United States. Wait. What? The Senate chose a Vice President? ...
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- Oct 14, 2021
- 3 min
This Day in History: The Attempted Assassination of Teddy Roosevelt
On this day in 1912, Teddy Roosevelt is shot by a would-be assassin. By then, Roosevelt was a former President, but he was campaigning to...
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- Oct 13, 2021
- 2 min
This Day in History: The World Series imitates the Electoral College
On this day in 1960, the Pittsburgh Pirates defeat the New York Yankees to win the World Series. Bill Mazeroski hit a home run in the 9th...
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- Feb 4, 2021
- 2 min
This Day in History: George Washington is unanimously elected President
On this day in 1789, George Washington is unanimously elected President of the United States by the Electoral College. He would be...
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- Dec 4, 2020
- 2 min
This Day in History: James Monroe, the fourth President from Virginia
On this day in 1816, James Monroe is elected as our fifth President. Did you know that four of our first five Presidents hailed from...
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- Nov 8, 2020
- 3 min
This Day in History: Election uncertainty in 2000
On this day in 2000, Americans woke up to something unusual: It was the day after Election Day, but they didn’t yet know the name of...
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- Nov 6, 2020
- 3 min
This Day in History: Grover Cleveland wins the popular vote, but loses the Electoral College
On this day in 1888, Benjamin Harrison defeats Grover Cleveland for the presidency, despite losing the national popular vote. Cleveland...
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- Nov 4, 2020
- 3 min
This Day in History: Calvin Coolidge is elected President of the United States
On this day in 1924, Calvin Coolidge is elected President of the United States. He’d won 35 states and 382 electoral votes in the...
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- Oct 25, 2020
- 4 min
Electoral College Myth #7: Candidates who lose the popular vote shouldn’t win the White House
Welcome to my series of myths/facts about our unique presidential system. There are many common misconceptions about our Electoral...
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- Oct 23, 2020
- 3 min
Electoral College Myth #6: The System Disenfranchises Voters Who Live in “Safe” States
Welcome to my series of myths/facts about our unique presidential system. There are many common misconceptions about our Electoral...
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- Oct 18, 2020
- 3 min
Electoral College Myth #5: Eliminating the Electoral College would make every vote equal
Welcome to my series of myths/facts about our unique presidential system. There are many common misconceptions about our Electoral...
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- Oct 11, 2020
- 3 min
Electoral College Myth #4: The Electoral College makes it easy to steal elections
Welcome to my series of myths/facts about our unique presidential system. There are many common misconceptions about our Electoral...
tara
- Oct 6, 2020
- 3 min
Electoral College Myth #3: The Electoral College is undemocratic
Welcome to my series of myths/facts about our unique presidential system! There are many common misconceptions about our Electoral...
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- Oct 4, 2020
- 3 min
This Day in History: Rutherford B. Hayes & his controversial election
On this day in 1822, a future President of the United States is born. Rutherford B. Hayes’s election would be one for the record books!...
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- Oct 1, 2020
- 3 min
This Month in History: The term “October surprise” comes into use
During this month in 1972, the term “October surprise” came into use. An October surprise, as you may know, is a news story that is held...
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- Sep 27, 2020
- 3 min
Electoral College Myth #2: The Founders did not trust the people
Welcome to my series of myths/facts about our unique presidential system! There are many common misconceptions about our Electoral...
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- Sep 23, 2020
- 3 min
This Day in History: Victoria Woodhull is born
On this day in 1838, Victoria California Claflin is born. If you’ve heard of her, then you probably know her as Victoria Woodhull, the...
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- Sep 20, 2020
- 4 min
Electoral College Myth #1: Only swing states matter. Other states are ignored.
As has become my habit during presidential election years, I will start running a series about the Electoral College: What myths persist...
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- Aug 20, 2020
- 3 min
This Day in History: Future President Benjamin Harrison is born
On this day in 1833, future President Benjamin Harrison is born. He is perhaps best known as one of the few to win the White House with...
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