Why do Americans vote on Tuesdays?
Since 1845, Americans have been voting on Tuesdays — but why? In this humorous talk, Jacob Soboroff shares the history of Election Day and shows how voting on a Tuesday affects voter turnout.
View the full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-do-americans-vote-on-tuesdays



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