A contentious election is nothing new in American history. Yet the presidential election of 1800—pitting incumbent John Adams against Thomas Jefferson—still stands out as one of the most controversial. This hotly contested race introduced new levels of partisanship and ushered in significant political realignment, but it also marked the first peaceful transfer of power in the young United States. Join Thomas Jefferson, interpreted by Bill Barker, and John Adams, interpreted by Steve Holloway.
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