Episode
ARP396 Election of 1796
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- American Revolution Podcast
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- Aug 9, 2026
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- 1935
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Summary
In 1796, Adams beats Jefferson in the presidential race, but shenanigans among the electors prevents Adams' running mate, Thomas Pinckney from beating Jefferson, meaning that Jefferson becomes Adams' Vice President. Podcast Tour! We want your input on an American Revolution Podcast Tour planned for 2027. Please give your opinion about what this tour should look like (no commitment and should only take a few minutes). https://survey.chasehistorytours.com/revolution This episode's, blog entry, at blog.AmRevPodcast.com includes a complete transcript, as well as more resources related to this week's episode. Book Recommendation of the Week: The First Presidential Contest: 1796 and the Founding of American Democracy, by Jeffrey L. Pasley Online Recommendation of the Week: The Pretensions of Thomas Jefferson to the Presidency Examined; and the Charges against John Adams Refuted https://archive.org/details/pretensionsoftho00smitrich Join the podcast mail list: https://mailchi.mp/d3445a9cd244/american-revolution-podcast-by-michael-troy ARP T-shirts and other merch: https://merch.amrevpodcast.com Ask your American Revolution Podcast questions on Quora: https://amrevpod.quora.com Join the Facebook group, American Revolution Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/132651894048271 Follow the podcast on X …