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United States presidential election of 1896
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United States presidential election of 1896: References & Edit History

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Anniversary information added. Oct 27, 2025
Modified link of Web site: UShistory.org - The Election of 1896. Feb 14, 2025
Added interactive map of the 1896 election. Jun 06, 2024
Add new Web site: UShistory.org - The Election of 1896. Sep 25, 2013
Add new Web site: United States History - Election of 1896. Sep 25, 2013
Add new Web site: History Central - Presidential Elections 1896. Sep 25, 2013
Add new Web site: Maps of World - U.S. Presidential Election 1896. Sep 25, 2013
New article added. Jul 19, 2011
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