The oddities of the first American election - Kenneth C. Davis
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How did George Washington become the first president of the United States in 1789? Who got to decide--or vote--who would become president, and how did they decide the winner? Kenneth C. Davis unveils the surprising story behind America’s first presidential election.
There seems to be so much on television, the radio, the Internet, and around town (billboards, posters, flyers, etc.) about which candidate to vote for. Do you get tired of all the media surrounding the presidential election? Why?
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- Director Candy Kugel
- Educator Kenneth C. Davis
- Producer Marilyn Kraemer
- Animator Rick Broas
- Narrator Kenneth C. Davis
