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Nov 2020
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Celebration and Sorrow: Americans React ...

The New York Times
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This episode contains strong language. The sound of victory was loud. It was banging pots, honking horns and popping corks as supporters of President-elect Joe Biden celebrated his win. But loss, too, has a sound. In the days after the U.S. election result was announced, some of the 71 million-plus Americans who backed President Trump are grieving.  Can t ... Show More
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