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Wednesday, Sep 12, 2012 - 1:00 AM
"Rivals and Friends"
Election of 1796, first contested presidential election, won by John Adams. His opponent, Thomas Jefferson becomes vice-president. Adam's difficult relationship with cabinet, congress, and Jefferson. Struggle with France on the high seas; the Alien and Sedition Acts set stage for election of 1800, won narrowly by Jefferson. Lame-duck Congress changes court structure; Adams appoints Federalists to new posts before he leaves office. Jefferson challenges appointments. Role of Chief Justice John Marshall and Marbury vs. Madison decision in strengthening Supreme Court. G
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Wednesday, Sep 12, 2012 - 1:00 AM
"Rivals and Friends"
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Wednesday, Sep 12, 2012 - 1:30 AM
"Best Laid Plans"
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Wednesday, Sep 12, 2012 - 1:00 PM
"Rivals and Friends"
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Wednesday, Sep 12, 2012 - 1:30 PM
"Best Laid Plans"
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Friday, Sep 14, 2012 - 1:00 AM
"Pressures from Within"
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Friday, Sep 14, 2012 - 1:30 AM
"He Brought The People with Him"
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Friday, Sep 14, 2012 - 1:00 PM
"Pressures from Within"
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Friday, Sep 14, 2012 - 1:30 PM
"He Brought The People with Him"
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Monday, Sep 17, 2012 - 1:00 AM
"Legacy of An Autocratic Ruler"
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Monday, Sep 17, 2012 - 1:30 AM
"Revolution of a Different Sort"
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