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Presidential Elections in American History
The Election of 1944
Sun, Aug 21, 2016
  • S4.E1
  • The Election of 1944
In 1944, World War II is going much better for the Americans, and FDR has proven to be an effective war time President. Can he get elected a fourth time?
8.4 /10
The Election of 1976
Thu, Sep 29, 2016
  • S4.E9
  • The Election of 1976
The country celebrates its bicentennial by not trusting the government.
0 /10
The Election of 1980
Sun, Oct 02, 2016
  • S4.E10
  • The Election of 1980
In 1980, Ronald Reagan seems unstoppable as he tries to "make America great again."
0 /10
The Election of 1944

S4.E1 ∙ The Election of 1944

Sun, Aug 21, 2016
In 1944, World War II is going much better for the Americans, and FDR has proven to be an effective war time President. Can he get elected a fourth time?
8.4 /10
The Election of 1952

S4.E3 ∙ The Election of 1952

Tue, Sep 06, 2016
In 1952, a balding, out-of-touch intellectual who wasn't too enthusiastic about running in the first place takes on a war hero.
0 /10
The Election of 1968

S4.E7 ∙ The Election of 1968

Thu, Sep 22, 2016
In 1968, the country is a bit chaotic as everyone seems to be out in the streets protesting or smoking marijuana. Oh, and there's a three-way race for the Presidency. And people keep getting shot.
0 /10
The Election of 1984

S4.E11 ∙ The Election of 1984

Thu, Oct 06, 2016
On Election Day in 1984, Mr. Beat turns three years old, so obviously he vividly remembers how this one went down.
0 /10
Editorial lists
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All the Pretty Shoes
Wed, Dec 31, 1969
All the Pretty Shoes
The Narrative of the Revolution
Wed, Dec 31, 1969
The Narrative of the Revolution

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