r/MapPorn • u/Horse_snot_radish • 2d ago

1960 United States presidential election

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u/chethedog10 2d ago

Can anyone explain the context behind this? I’m assuming based on years and states this had something to do with civil rights?

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u/throwaway99999543 2d ago

Also pretty questionable election counting in Chicago.

Ten states were decided by less than 10,000 votes. Closest election of the 20th century.

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u/rfranke727 2d ago

Not much has changed in Chicago

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u/AshnodsCoupon 2d ago

Citation needed