George Clinton (vice president)

George Clinton (July 26, 1739 – April 20, 1812) was an American soldier and politician. He was the first and third governor of New York. He then became vice president of the United States under Presidents Thomas Jefferson and James Madison (1805–1812).

Clinton was born in New York State and fought for the British during the French and Indian War.

Clinton was a member of the Continental Congress and voted for the Declaration of Independence. He was a friend of George Washington and served with and supplied the Continental Army.

Clinton was a member of the Democratic-Republican Party. He was vice president under two different presidents; the only other vice president to do so was John C. Calhoun. Clinton was also a candidate for president in the 1808 election and received six electoral votes.

DeWitt Clinton, his nephew, also became governor of New York. George Clinton is of no relation to the 42nd president, Bill Clinton, who took his stepfather's surname as a child. 

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