February 4, 1789 marks the first time that the Electoral College was called upon to do its duty: elect the President of the United States. And for one of only two times in the history of U.S. elections, the vote was unanimous. George Washington, Virginian, hero of the French and Indian War and the War of [...]
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Electoral College Gets it 100% Right
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