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.
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Meet The Creators
- Director Candy Kugel
- Educator Kenneth C. Davis
- Producer Marilyn Kraemer
- Animator Rick Broas
- Narrator Kenneth C. Davis
