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The Oddities of the First American Election (A Ted Ed Video)

In honor of Washington’s Birthday, which is February 22, here is a brief animated video explaining just how George Washington became the first president of the United States in 1789.

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The Oddities of the First American Election

Don't Know Much About® the American Presidents (Hyperion Paperback-April 15, 2014)

Don’t Know Much About® the American Presidents (Hyperion Paperback-April 15, 2014)

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