Act of Voting

Sophia Rosenfeld talked about the history and role of the secret ballot in America. She described voting techniques used following the… read more

Sophia Rosenfeld talked about the history and role of the secret ballot in America. She described voting techniques used following the American Revolution, and the development of the system implemented in the late 19th century, which emphasized unforced, individualized choice. She also talked about the relationship between voting and freedom in the modern world. close

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  • Eric Arnesen Professor George Washington University->History Department
  • Sophia Rosenfeld Associate Professor University of Virginia->History

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Act of Voting

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Program ID:
318705-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
May 11, 2014 | 4:30pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
Last Aired:
May 18, 2014 | 4:30am EDT | C-SPAN 3

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  • May 11, 2014 | 4:30pm EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • May 12, 2014 | 2:32am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • May 17, 2014 | 8:27am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • May 18, 2014 | 4:30am EDT | C-SPAN 3
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