The way the first few presidential elections worked was that the winner became president, and the runner-up became vice-president.
Adams was elected in 1787 to be the first US vice president.
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John Adams was the 1st vice president elected.
John Adams
John Adams was elected to be the first vice president of the US.
The 2nd President of the United States was John Adams from March 4, 1797 to March 4, 1801. His Vice President was Thomas Jefferson.
John Adams
In the United States, the first elected Vice President was John Adams. This occurred in 1789. Adams was a member of the Federalist Party.
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John Adams was elected President in the election that made Jefferson the vice-president.