In the election of 1796, Thomas Jefferson represented the Democratic-Republican party against John Adams, who was a Federalist. John Adams won, and since Jefferson came in second, he became the vice president. Having a specific vice presidential candidate did not occur until some years later.
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Thomas Jefferson, Aaron Burr, John Adams, Charles Pinckney and John Lay.
Thomas Jefferson's father was Peter Jefferson and his grandfather was Thomas Jefferson.
Jefferson ran in 1796, but lost to John Adams. He ran again and won against Adams in 1800. Hamilton never ran for president. Hamilton was not born in the US, and was not eligible to be President.
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson's major opponent in 1804 was Charles C. Pinckney.
Thomas Jefferson in both elections. Jefferson won in 1800.
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams's rivalry against Thomas Jefferson was what led him to run for president
Jefferson was most likely against national taxes.
Thomas Jefferson endorse military action against the Barbary pirates.
Thomas Jefferson
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams's rivalry against Thomas Jefferson was what led him to run for president
Aaron Burr ran for president against Thomas Jefferson in 1800. He became Thomas Jefferson's first vice president. He also murdered Alexander Hamilton.
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