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.
Imagine you lived during the time of the first presidential election. How different do you think things would have been for you? Would you have cared more or less about the outcome? Why? Would you have been able to vote? Knowing what you know about George Washington, would you have voted for him?
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Meet The Creators
- Director Candy Kugel
- Educator Kenneth C. Davis
- Producer Marilyn Kraemer
- Animator Rick Broas
- Narrator Kenneth C. Davis
