Name: America 101: Why a Donkey for Democrats?
Duration: 87
Description: David Eisenbach explains the origin of the donkey as a symbol of the Democratic party.

David Eisenbach explains the origin of the donkey as a symbol of the Democratic party.

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America 101: Why a Donkey for Democrats?

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