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Why do Americans hold elections on Tuesdays?
Description
Dig into the history of Election Day in the United States, and how voting on Tuesdays affects voter turnout.
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Since 1845, Americans have been voting on Tuesdays — but why? In this humorous talk, Jacob Soboroff shares the history of Election Day and shows how voting on a Tuesday affects voter turnout.
Lesson by Jacob Soboroff.
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