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Tag: Elections

  • This Week in Princeton History for November 3-9

    In this week’s installment of our ongoing series bringing you the history of Princeton University and its faculty, students, and alumni, Penn Jillette’s joke falls flat, the town decides on Prohibition, and more. November 3, 1975—Penn Jillette (now of Penn & Teller) tries to garner publicity for his upcoming performances with the “The Asparagus Valley…

  • Political cartoon exhibition reveals common themes of American presidential elections

    Through Sunday, Jan. 4, 2009 · Milberg Gallery, Firestone Library Curator’s tours of the exhibit on Sept. 28 and Nov. 2. at 3 p.m. An exhibition on view at Princeton University’s Firestone Library confirms through paper and ink what many American voters already suspect: Although the political candidates may change, many issues remain the same.…