Thomas Jefferson

Democratic-Republican1797–1801Virginia

Key Facts

Term
1797–1801
President
John Adams
Home State
Virginia
Born
1743
Died
1826
Became President
Yes

Notable For

Became 3rd President. Served as VP to his political rival Adams under the original electoral system.

Thomas Jefferson served as the 2nd Vice President from 1797 to 1801, under President John Adams.

Became President

Thomas Jefferson went on to serve as President of the United States.