THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825
PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION OF 1800
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John Adams
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Thomas Jefferson
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George Washington
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Aaron Burr
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Detailed explanation-1: -Aaron Burr was the third vice president of the United States, serving under President Thomas Jefferson.
Detailed explanation-2: -On July 11, 1804, in one of the most famous duels in American history, Vice President Aaron Burr fatally shoots his long-time political antagonist Alexander Hamilton. Hamilton, a leading Federalist and the chief architect of America’s political economy, died the following day.
Detailed explanation-3: -The nation’s third vice president had his strengths: he has been hailed as “one of the best presiding officers the Senate has ever seen.” Unfortunately, his political gifts were dwarfed by his role in two of the biggest scandals ever to strike the office.
Detailed explanation-4: -As vice president, Burr’s primary responsibility was to preside over the Senate, which he did with efficiency and charm. Burr ran for governor of New York in the 1804 election.