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United States presidential election of 1988: References & Edit History

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Anniversary information added. Nov 01, 2025
Invalidated site: Maps of World - U.S. Presidential Election 1988. Jul 04, 2025
Added interactive map of the 1988 election. May 31, 2024
Add new Web site: The New York Times - THE 1988 ELECTIONS; BUSH IS ELECTED BY A 6-5 MARGIN WITH SOLID G.O.P. BASE IN SOUTH; DEMOCRATS HOLD BOTH HOUSES How the Poll Was Taken. May 09, 2024
Add new Web site: Maps of World - U.S. Presidential Election 1988. Sep 09, 2013
New article added. Nov 10, 2009
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