Campaign and Election Tactics
Jon Grinspan and Zephyr Teachout talked about the tactics used by political parties in the late 19th century to secure votes, with public ra… read more
Jon Grinspan and Zephyr Teachout talked about the tactics used by political parties in the late 19th century to secure votes, with public rallies, newspapers and even bars playing a critical role. They also talked about the first use of the Internet in political campaigns of the 1990s. They responded to questions from the audience. The Lemelson Center at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History hosted this discussion. close
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