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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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Devon Smith

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