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Political figures visiting Dartmouth

 

The Path to the Presidency Runs Through Dartmouth

Dartmouth has a long tradition of hosting events for presidential candidates on the campaign trail, including a debate as recently as the 2012 cycle, giving students a firsthand view of the New Hampshire primary. See Dartmouth-related stories and historic photos from candidate visits to campus.

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Jesse Jackson Opened Doors for Black Women in Politics

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Leah Daughtry ’84 describes how the late Rev. Jesse Jackson introduced her to presidential politics when she was a Dartmouth student. “It was incredibly empowering,” says Daughtry, the CEO of the 2008 Democratic National Convention.
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