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When Political Rallies Were for Sex
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In the Victorian era, political parties needed a way to get young people engaged in political activities, and young people needed a place to meet for romance.
Jon Grinspan
Published
May 28 2016
12:05AM EDT
Universal History Archive via Getty
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