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The first presidential contest

by Jeffrey L. Pasley

Politics and governmentPresidentsElectionDemocracyHistoryUnited states, politics and government, 1789-1815Presidents, united states, election, 18th centuryJefferson, thomas, 1743-1826

Argues that, despite its passivity and lack of active campaigning, the election of 1796 set the stage for all of American politics to follow.

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For young readers

Book data: Open Library