John Quincy Adams became President after a disputed election in the House of Representatives.
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In 1825, John Quincy Adams was elected as the 6th President of the United States after a controversial election in the House of Representatives. This momentous event marked the only time in U.S. history where a presidential candidate was chosen by the House of Representatives, as neither Adams nor his main rival Andrew Jackson had secured a majority in the Electoral College. The election highlighted the growing influence of political parties and set the stage for the turbulent political landscape of the 19th century. #JohnQuincyAdams #6thPresident #HouseOfRepresentatives #USPresidentialElection
Primary Reference: The Two-Party System: A Revolution in American Politics, 1824–1840

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