Looking at historical precedents for this unprecedented election

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This presidential election, no matter who wins, will be historic. Either Americans will elect the nation’s first African-American leader or the first female vice president. We also know that what’s past is prologue. For a look at how former presidencies have shaped this unprecedented race, The Takeaway turns to award-winning filmmaker David Grubin. Grubin has produced a number of presidential biographies for PBS’ American Experience.

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