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Provides statistics for the results of each U.S. presidential election from 1789 to 2000, examines the results of presidential primaries, and offers a list and biographical directory of candidates for president and vice president.
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This reference surveys all presidential elections and terms and contains a biographical directory of presidential and vice-presidential candidates. The book opens with an overview of the presidential election system, then provides a detailed chronology of each election context from Washington to Bush, incorporating a discussion of primary contests. General election results for all major candidates since 1824 are given in tables showing vote totals and percentages. A final section examines the electoral college. Historical b&w photos and drawings are included. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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