The Election of 1940

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2018-04-30

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Jeffries, John W.; The Election of 1940; https://startingpointsjournal.com/the-election-of-1940/;

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Abstract

While the war in Europe played a significant role in the parties’ nominations for the presidential election of 1940, it had a relatively small part, and less than is usually understood, in voting.