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(Encyclopedia) free silver, in U.S. history, term designating the political movement for the unlimited coinage of silver.
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(Encyclopedia) Presidents of the United States
President
Political Party
Dates in Office
Vice President(s)
George Washington
1789–97
John Adams
John Adams
Federalist
1797–1801
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