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Today in History

December 12th, 2000

More than a month after the votes cast, Americans finally know who their next president will be. Republican George W. Bush becomes president elect after the divided U. S. Supreme Court effectively halts recount in Florida contest presidential vote tally.

Democrat Al Gore who briefly conceded to Bush back on the election night until the race became just too close to call.

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Bush promises to [-----2-----] in the White House.

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Today in History, December 12th. Ed. Donahue, the Associated Press.
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