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Historical review of the presidential elections; contrast of perceptions of George Washington from first unaminous elections to end of his second term; 1796 contest for the presidency, a unique peaceful transition of power, as contrasted to contemporary campaigning, parties, British principles; comparison of Democratic-Republicans and Federalists; negative campaigning tactics; singular result Adams and opponent Jefferson serving together as President & Vice President; 1800 election defeat of John Adams on 36th electoral ballot
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