John Adams is elected president of the United States.
November 4, 1796
[12/7] Adams (F) is chosen by electors as president and Thomas Jefferson (D-R), as vice president on December 7, 1796. Adams is inaugurated on March 4, 1797.
Sources
- Boston Globe
[12/7] Adams (F) is chosen by electors as president and Thomas Jefferson (D-R), as vice president on December 7, 1796. Adams is inaugurated on March 4, 1797.