The 1796 Election Explained

The 1796 U.S. presidential election was the first contested election in American history. George Washington stepped down, leading to a political battle between John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, and others. The election was marked by partisan politics, with Federalists and Democratic-Republicans clashing over issues like the National Bank and foreign policy. The campaign was characterized by mudslinging, with accusations flying between parties. Ultimately, John Adams won the presidency, and Thomas Jefferson became vice president, resulting in a unique situation where the president and vice president were from different parties.

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