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Today in History: February 17, House elects Thomas Jefferson president over Aaron Burr
Today is Monday, Feb. 17, the 48th day of 2025. There are 317 days left in the year. On Feb. 17, 1801, the U.S. House of Representatives broke an electoral tie between Thomas Jefferson and Aaron Burr, electing Jefferson president; Burr became vice …