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John Adams was elected in the Presidential election of 1796. George Washington had decided that two terms was a proper limit for a President, and did not run. Adams won in the voting over Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson (according to the Constitution at the time) became Vice President. They were inaugurated on March 4, 1797. Adams served one term, and was followed by Jefferson as President.
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∙ 12y agoJohn Adams was elected in the Presidential election of 1796. George Washington had decided that two terms was a proper limit for a President, and did not run. Adams won in the voting over Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson (according to the Constitution at the time) became Vice President. They were inaugurated on March 4, 1797. Adams served one term, and was followed by Jefferson as President.
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∙ 12y agoJohn Adams was elected second US President in 1796, but didn't take office until March 4, 1797. He served as president only once, which was four years.
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Was Samuel Adams son elected president?
Nope, but John Adams son, John Quincy Adams was elected as president.
Who was the first elected vice president?
John Adams
Whose son was elected as president in the US - Sam or John Adams?
John Adam's son. John Quincy Adams was elected 6th President of the United States.
When Jefferson was elected vice president. who was the elected president?
his opponent, John Adams
Who was elected as the first vice president of the US?
John Adams
What year was john adams elected vice president?
Adams was elected in 1787 to be the first US vice president.
Who was elected president in 1796?
John Adams
What president was elected in 1796?
John Adams
Why did John Adams be a president?
he was elected in the 1700s
Who wast elected president in 1796?
John Adams
Which age was john Adams elected to be president?
61
Who was elected for president after George Washington?
John Adams
