United States presidential election of 1816: Quick Facts

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Date	1816
Location	United States

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Oil portrait of President James Monroe by Gilbert Stuart, showing Monroe in a dark coat and white cravat against a muted background.

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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presidency of the United States of America Democratic-Republican Party Federalist Party

Key People

James Monroe

James Monroe

president of United States

Tompkins, Daniel D.

Daniel D. Tompkins

vice president of United States

William H. Crawford

William H. Crawford

United States government official

Rufus King

Rufus King

American statesman

The White House in Washington, D.C., USA. The north portico which faces Pennsylvania Avenue.

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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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