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United States presidential election of 1912
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United States presidential election of 1912: References & Edit History

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Modified link of Web site: Bill of Rights Institute - The Election of 1912. Mar 19, 2026
Anniversary information added. Oct 29, 2025
Add new Web site: Eagleton Center on the American Governor - Woodrow Wilson and the Election of 1912. Sep 20, 2025
Add new Web site: Teach Democracy - The Election of 1912 (PDF). Aug 09, 2025
Add new Web site: Nebraska State Historical Society - Nebraska and the Presidential Election of 1912. Oct 30, 2024
Added interactive map of the 1912 election. Jun 05, 2024
Add new Web site: Teaching American History - The Presidential Election of 1912. Dec 13, 2022
Add new Web site: Bill of Rights Institute - The Election of 1912. Oct 11, 2022
Media added. Oct 04, 2016
Add new Web site: United States History - Election of 1912. Jul 08, 2014
Add new Web site: Maps of World - U.S. Presidential Election 1912. Jul 08, 2014
New article added. Oct 12, 2011
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