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The 1800 Presidential Campaign. John Adams (Federalist; MA). Alexander Hamilton (Federalist; NY). James Madison (Dem-Rep; VA). Thomas Jefferson(Dem-Rep; VA). It all started in 1792. George Washington was up for a second term, and there was no doubt that he would have a repeat of his first unanimous victory. But the contest for the number two slot set a mean table..
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4. In this cartoon, the eye of God has instigated the American eagle to snatch from Jefferson's hand the "Constitution & Independence" of the United States before he can cast it on an "Altar to Gallic Despotism," whose flames are being fed by the writings of Thomas Paine, Helvetius, Rousseau, and other freethinkers. The paper, "To Mazzei," dropping from Jefferson's right hand, was a 1796 letter that was interpreted by Jefferson's enemies as an indictment of the character of George Washington. (Library of Congress)In this cartoon, the eye of God has instigated the American eagle to snatch from Jefferson's hand the "Constitution & Independence" of the United States before he can cast it on an "Altar to Gallic Despotism," whose flames are being fed by the writings of Thomas Paine, Helvetius, Rousseau, and other freethinkers. The paper, "To Mazzei," dropping from Jefferson's right hand, was a 1796 letter that was interpreted by Jefferson's enemies as an indictment of the character of George Washington. (Library of Congress)
