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The Role and History of the Electoral College
Learn how the Electoral College works, where electors cast their votes based on the popular vote of their state. Discover how the 1787 Constitutional Convention created the system as a compromise, allowing both large and small states to...
Wonderscape
The National Conventions and Presidential Nominees
After primary elections and caucuses, political parties hold national conventions to officially select their presidential nominee. Delegates from each state cast votes based on the results of their state’s primary or caucus. The...
Curated Video
Buffett: Trump Is Afraid to Release Tax Returns
Warren Buffett is suggesting that fellow billionaire Donald Trump is afraid to release his tax returns.At an event with Hillary Clinton in Omaha, Nebraska, Buffett criticized Trump for breaking with decades of presidential campaign...
Mazz Media
Donald Trump: The 45th President of the United States
Exploring Our Nation: Donald Trump: The 45th President of the United States After beating out 16 candidates in the Republican Primary and securing 304 electoral college votes, Donald John Trump became the 45th President of the United...
Mazz Media
Barack Obama:The Story of Our 44th President
The program begins with a brief history of the people who fought for civil rights and freedoms for all Americans, and explains how their efforts provided the possibility and opportunity that led to the election of President Obama....
Hip Hughes History
The 1820 Election Explained
A summary video lecture of the Presidential Election of 1820 between James Monroe and uhm... well nobody.
Mazz Media
Donald Trump: The 45th President of the United States
Exploring Our Nation: Donald Trump: The 45th President of the United States After beating out 16 candidates in the Republican 2 to 5 and securing 304 electoral college votes, Donald John Trump became the 45th President of the United...
Mr. Beat
The American Presidential Election of 1984
The 50th Presidential election in American history took place on November 6, 1984, on my third birthday. Yep, this was the first presidential election I was alive to witness, although I don't remember it at all. Man, I guess that means...
The Wall Street Journal
Circular Chic
What does it take for a fashion brand to become truly sustainable? Designer Eileen Fisher has an idea, and she is betting the future of her company on it.
The March of Time
MOT: 1916: Republican Hughes to run for President
Supreme Court Justice Charles Evans Hughes walking in residential neighborhood, sitting in chair.
Rachel's English
How to Pronounce Buttigieg
How does Buttigieg pronounce Buttigieg? Find out how to pronounce the name of South Bend mayor and presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg. Buttigieg announced in January 2019 that he will run for president, hoping to secure the Democratic...
Mr. Beat
Why the Electoral College is Terrible
Mr. Beat explains how the Electoral College is the worst way to elect the President and Vice President in the United States.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Britannica Insights: Electoral College
Learn more about how the U.S. electoral college functions and how a president is elected.
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Demystified: How the Electoral College Works
Overview of the U.S. electoral college.
Curated Video
Hail to the Chief: Presidential Elections
Presidential Elections brings the electoral process to life. Students will learn about political "platforms" and party "tickets," as well as fascinating facts about former presidents that will stimulate classroom discussion. In addition,...
Wonderscape
History Kids: The Presidential Election Process
The video discusses the process of becoming President of the United States, including the constitutional requirements, the steps in the election process, and the role of the Electoral College. It provides a basic understanding of how...
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Trump to headline Al Smith charity dinner while Harris addresses attendees by video
For decades, the Al Smith charity dinner has served as place for presidential candidates to relax and poke fun at the political process. But not this year as Harris has elected to skip the event. (Scripps News)
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Harris campaign touts surge in donations and requests to volunteer
The campaign also says it raised $81 million in the 24 hours after President Joe Biden endorsed her for the Democratic presidential nomination. (Scripps News)
Getty Images
U.S. President John F. Kennedy shakes hands with defeated U.S. presidential candidate Richard Nixon after the election.
U.S. President John F. Kennedy shakes hands with defeated U.S. presidential candidate Richard Nixon after the election.
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A news ticker runs along the side of a building and announces the 1960 U.S. Presidential Election results.
A news ticker runs along the side of a building and announces the 1960 U.S. Presidential Election results.
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U.S. Presidential Candidate Barrack Obama picks Senator Joe Biden as running mate for Election 2008
U.S. Presidential Candidate Barrack Obama picks Senator Joe Biden as running mate for Election 2008. (Footage by Getty Images)