American Elections: Wicked Game 1796, Adams vs. Jefferson: The First Contest
Nov 7, 2023
The podcast explores the 1796 election between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, the first contested election in American history. It delves into John Adams' return to Massachusetts, Alexander Hamilton's secret affair, the campaigning strategies in Pennsylvania, the intense rivalry between Jefferson and Hamilton, and a violent altercation between political rivals.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
The Return of John Adams and His Political Ambitions
02:59 • 2min
Hamilton's Secret Affair
05:19 • 13min
Campaigning for Vice President in 1796
18:29 • 6min
The Intense Rivalry and Political Scheming
24:53 • 12min
Political Rivals Clash: A Violent Altercation and its Political Significance
36:55 • 4min