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Related Web Sites:
John Anderson (Wikipedia)
Anderson-Lucey, a Clear Choice: Vote unity in 1980
From Governor to Ambassador, Patrick Lucey Served State, Union
Read More About It
"Diary of a Dark Horse: The 1980 Anderson Presidential Campaign" by Mark Bisnow
"Lucey joins Anderson; Wisconsin Dems don't," Wisconsin State Journal, August 26, 1980
"It's for real: Anderson taps Lucey," by John Patrick Hunter, The Capital Times, August 25, 1980
Vocabulary:
independent
candidate
running mate
Interesting Fact:
The fact that Anderson was a Republican and Lucey a Democrat made them a political odd couple.
Study Questions:
Why did Anderson pick Lucey for his running mate?
What were the election results in November 1980?
What job was Lucey doing when he was picked by Anderson?
U.S. historical events that occurred on August 25:
1916: The National Park Service is established.
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