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Today in History, February 17, 1801: House chose Thomas Jefferson for president over Aaron Burr

On Feb. 17, 1801, the House of Representatives broke an electoral tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr, electing Jefferson president; Burr became vice president.        

 

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