mar 4, 1801 - Thomas Jefferson becomes president
Description:
In our national elections, electoral voters decide separately to fill the position of president and vice president, but that wasn't always the case. On February 17, 1801, Thomas Jefferson was elected president of the United States, but there was more to it than beating his opponent.Added to timeline:
Date:
mar 4, 1801
Now
~ 223 years ago
