Title: The first presidential contest
Description: Argues that, despite its passivity and lack of active campaigning, the election of 1796 set the stage for all of American politics to follow.
Subjects: Politics and government, Presidents, Election, Democracy, History, United states, politics and government, 1789-1815, Presidents, united states, election, 18th century, Jefferson, thomas, 1743-1826, Adams, john, 1735-1826
Places: United States
People: Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), John Adams (1735-1826)
Time periods: 18th century, 1789-1809, 1796