In 1805-06, Republican Rep. John Randolph of Roanoke, Virginia, broke with President Thomas Jefferson in large part over foreign policy. In a political sense, it represented the first major setback of Jefferson's two-term administration. "Randolph's revolt spread confusion and dismay in Washington. For four years, in the service of the...
In 1805-06, Republican Rep. John Randolph of Roanoke, Virginia, broke with President Thomas Jefferson in large part over foreign policy. In a political sense, it represented the first major setback of Jefferson’s two-term administration. “Randolph’s revolt spread confusion and dismay in Washington. For four years, in the service of the…
