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America 101: Why do we vote on the first Tuesday?

Voting on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November seems arbitrary, but there is actually a logical reason for it. Franchesca Ramsey takes a close look at how farming influenced Election Day.

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America 101: What happens on Inauguration Day?

A new president has been elected: What happens next? Franchesca Ramsey explores the big day for the change in presidency, from the Oath of Office to moving into the White House.

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America 101: What is a Contested Election?

With talk about this election supposedly being rigged, what happens if a candidate contests? Historian David Eisenbach looks at what a contested election is and shares examples from the 1800s to 2000.  

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1:40 minTV-PG

America 101: What Are the Nastiest Political Campaigns in History?

While this year’s election may seem like the nastiest campaign in political history, historian David Eisenbach looks back at our nation’s other political mudslinging matchups.

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1:51 minTV-14
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America 101: What happens on Inauguration Day?

A new president has been elected: What happens next? Franchesca Ramsey explores the big day for the change in presidency, from the Oath of Office to moving into the White House.

Watch nowWatch now video about America 101: What happens on Inauguration Day?
1:30 minTV-14

America 101: Why do we vote on the first Tuesday?

Voting on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November seems arbitrary, but there is actually a logical reason for it. Franchesca Ramsey takes a close look at how farming influenced Election Day.

Watch now
1:43 minTV-PG

America 101: What is a Contested Election?

With talk about this election supposedly being rigged, what happens if a candidate contests? Historian David Eisenbach looks at what a contested election is and shares examples from the 1800s to 2000.  

Watch now
1:40 minTV-PG

America 101: What Are the Nastiest Political Campaigns in History?

While this year’s election may seem like the nastiest campaign in political history, historian David Eisenbach looks back at our nation’s other political mudslinging matchups.

Watch now
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