My daughter had a history assignment about the election. They were given a packet to read, and then asked questions. The first question asked what makes this election different from any other. I told my daughter that no matter who wins, either the first African-American president or the first female VP will be elected. She told me that this is the first election since the 1950s (I think she said 1952, but I could be wrong) that neither of the candidates is serving as either the current President or VP. Until she said that, it hadn't occurred to me.