10 Weird Facts from U.S. Election History

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It’s that time again when yards are covered in signs and everywhere you turn there are political statements and media. Elections are stressful and intense, with everyone feeling nervous and angry. But instead of focusing on what’s to come this year, let’s take a step back in history and realize that there has always been craziness throughout US election history.

From newspapers just giving the wrong information during the worst time, or presidents creating mascots to embrace hurtful insults, here are the weirdest moments throughout US election history.

10. The Last of the Whigs Party

Zachary Taylor, Wiki Commons
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9. Lighting Political Torches

Presidential Lanter, National History of American History
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8. The Campaign Behind Bars

Eugene Debs, Wiki Commons
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7. Meaning Behind the Mascot

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6. Reading the Stars

Astrological Charts, Google Arts and Culture
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5. An Election Ending in a Duel

Aaron Burr, Wiki Commons
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4. A Clean and Easy Fight

George Washington, Wiki Commons
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3. The Best-Known Man Died After Losing the Election

Horace Greeley, Wiki Commons
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2. Television Ruined Nixon

Nixon Debate, Biography
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1. Mistakenly Declares a Winner

Chicago Tribune Wrong Winner, History
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