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United States presidential election of 1816
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The election results of 1816 Oil portrait of President James Monroe by Gilbert Stuart, showing Monroe in a dark coat and white cravat against a muted background. Rufus King Mug with James Monroe's name misspelled, c. 1818. Map of the United States showing the results of the 1816 presidential election by state. States carried by James Monroe (Democratic-Republican) are shaded blue, while states won by Rufus King (Federalist) are shaded orange. Electoral vote counts are marked on each state, with Monroe winning the majority of states and electoral votes. A note indicates that one Delaware elector and three Maryland electors did not vote. An American flag is faintly displayed in the background.
The presidency of James Monroe and the famous Monroe Doctrine
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Washington Monument. Washington Monument and fireworks, Washington DC. The Monument was built as an obelisk near the west end of the National Mall to commemorate the first U.S. president, General George Washington.
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The White House in Washington, D.C., USA. The north portico which faces Pennsylvania Avenue.
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United States presidential election of 1816: References & Edit History

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Added an interactive map of the 1816 election. Jun 10, 2024
Add new Web site: Maps of World - U.S Presidential Election 1816. Sep 20, 2013
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