History has remembered the Election of 1800, pitting John Adams against Thomas Jefferson, as a bitterly contested—some might say nasty—affair. Historian Edward Larson shares the story of this unprecedented campaign, the surprising results that nearly tore our young nation apart, and the behind-the-scenes maneuvering that ultimately led to the first peaceful transfer of power in American history. First aired on November 3, 2020.
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Narrated by Edward Larson, author of A Magnificent Catastrophe: The Tumultuous Election of 1800, America's First Presidential Campaign
Hosted by Steve Light and Danna Kelly
Editing by Joan Horn
Sound design by Dennis Hysom
Joan Horn, Producer
Chad Wollerton, Executive Producer
