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Another Look at ‘First in the Nation’ Caucus Results from Iowa

By Patricia L Johnson The Iowa Caucus is always conducted on January 3 of a presidential election year and consists of four parts as follows: (1) The Caucus Chairman holds a Presidential Preference Poll. (2) Nominations are taken and an … Continue reading

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On This Day in History – August 8

1974: Nixon resigns In an evening televised address, President Richard M. Nixon announces his intention to become the first president in American history to resign. With impeachment proceedings underway against him for his involvement in the Watergate affair, Nixon was … Continue reading

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