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Huntington, Samuel Thematic map of the eastern United States showing the results of the 1789 presidential election. States are shaded in orange, each labeled with the number of electoral votes. An inset table lists the candidates and their electoral vote totals, with George Washington receiving votes from all participating states. A note explains that before the 12th Amendment, electors cast votes for two candidates, with the highest vote-getter becoming president and the runner-up becoming vice president.

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Anniversary information added. Jan 01, 2026
Anniversary information added. Jun 29, 2025
First paragraph modernization. Apr 19, 2024
Modified title of Web site: The Guardian - Obituary of Samuel Huntington. May 16, 2016
Add new Web site: The Guardian - Obituary of Samuel Huntington. Nov 10, 2015
Media added. Jan 19, 2010
Added new Web site: The Official Site of The Huntington Homestead Museum, Scotland, Connecticut, United States. Oct 15, 2008
New article added. Oct 10, 2007
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