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Feb 17, 1801: Thomas Jefferson is Elected

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Action for Freedom — 1 Comment

On this day in 1801, Thomas Jefferson is elected the third president of the United States. The election constitutes the first peaceful transfer of power from one political party to another in the United States. By 1800, when he decided…

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Feb 17, 1801: Deadlock Over Presidential Election Ends

Posted on February 17, 2011 by Action for Freedom — 1 Comment

After one tie vote in the Electoral College and 35 indecisive ballot votes in the House of Representatives, Vice President Thomas Jefferson is elected the third president of the United States over his running mate, Aaron Burr. The confusing election,…

Jan 8, 1790: President George Washington Delivers First State of the Union

Posted on January 8, 2011 by Action for Freedom — 1 Comment

On this day in 1790, President George Washington delivers the first State of the Union address to the assembled Congress in New York City. Washington began by congratulating you on the present favourable prospects of our public affairs, most notable…

Jan 2, 1811: First Censuring of a U.S. Senator

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Senator Timothy Pickering, a Federalist from Massachusetts, becomes the first senator to be censured when the Senate approves a censure motion against him by a vote of 20 to seven. Pickering was accused of violating congressional law by publicly revealing…