Three, total -- not sure which of them were first or 2nd termers.

"The result in 1800? A tie between Jefferson and running mate Aaron Burr, which meant that the election decision next moved to the House of Representatives. In the interim, relations between Adams and Jefferson remained cordial enough. Jefferson dined amicably with John and Abigail Adams at the White House that January.

Would a reconciliation prove possible? "Sir, the event of the election is within your own power," Jefferson beseeched Adams in early February. But Adams refused to interfere in the House vote. After more than 30 ballots, the House of Representatives finally decided the race for Jefferson.

Adams chose not to attend his successor's inauguration, departing the nation's capital at 4 a.m. on March 4, 1801. By avoiding Jefferson's inauguration, Adams was perhaps motivated by a desire to cool the political temperature in the capital.

The resulting peaceful transfer of power from Adams to Jefferson was ironically dubbed the "Revolution of 1800." After delivering a conciliatory inaugural address, Jefferson began the now venerable tradition of marching from the Capitol to the White House. He would go on to serve two terms in office."



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