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jan 1, 1801 - Congress narrowly selects Jefferson president

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When Thomas Jefferson was running for president his two opponents were John Adams and Aaron Burr. He beat John Adams without a doubt but there was a tie in the Electoral College that was broken by the House of Representatives who elected Thomas Jefferson.

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jan 1, 1801
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~ 224 years ago