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feb 19, 1791 - Federalist Party

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Founded in 1791 by Alexander Hamilton. Referred to the Pro Administration Party until the third United States Congress. It was the First American Political Party. Federalists believed in a strong national centralized government. They also felt that the Constitution was open for interpretation. John Adams was the only Federalist president.

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feb 19, 1791
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~ 234 years ago