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First Inaugural Adress
Jefferson was the first president to be inaugurated in Washington D.C. Cheif Justice John Marshall administered the first oath of office in the Senate Chamber. (Now known as the Old Supreme Court Chamber.) Jefferson had been tied with Burr, but after the House held a special session, Jefferson went up to President and Burr was vice. -
Marbury Vs. Madison
The Surpreme Court ruled that Section 13 of the Constitution was "unconstatutional" so it could not be enforced. The Surpreme Court ruled that Marbury's placement was wrongfully denied after Adams left office. Adams didn't leave the placement papers with Marbury, so Jefferson told him not to deliever them, as Section 13 requires. -
Louisiana Purchase
Jefferson sent out Monroe to negotiate with Napoleon and Livingston for the Louisiana Purchase. Napoleon finally gave in and sold it for $15 million dollars. He would rather have the U.S. gain the territory than the Spanish. -
12th Amendment & Expedition
The 12th Amendment changed presidential election rules, so Jefferson was reelected. This same year, Jefferson sent Lewis and Clark on their expedition to explore the newly bought territory. This took place sometime in May. -
Burr And Hamilton Duel
The fight began when Hamilton said something about Burr that had a negative impact on his reputation. After several tries of demanding an apology, Burr challenged Hamilton to a duel. Hamilton accepted and so they met in Weehawken, New Jersey. Burr shot and hit a fatal organ. Hamilton died a day later. Burr was indicted for murder in the New York state, but was never prosecuted. After he finished his term, he joined a conspiracy with the Spanish dealing with the Louisiana Purchase. -
Second Inaugural Adress
Jefferson became president for the second time. For the election, he gained 162 electoral votes. His running mate was Aaron Burr (1801-05), but was then changed to George Clinton (1805-09). -
Slave Importation Outlawed
According to Article 1, Section 9, the slaves being imported was considered illegal. So, a law was passed through both houses of Congress on March 2, 1807. Jefferson signed the bill a day later, but the bill didn't become a law because of the restriction of the Constitution, so it became a law January 1, 1808. -
Died
Thomas Jefferson died of old age.
