Trump's Triumph and Early Days: a Historian's Perspective

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Was Donald Trump’s win over Democrat Hillary Clinton really that surprising or unprecedented? It may seem so, given the gaffs, one-liners, and memorable moments, but her loss and his victory were really decades in the making. This talk, given by an expert on the history of US conservatism and political life, will trace this longer history and provide a revealing set of insights into the rise of Donald Trump.

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