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Who was Dewitt Clinton?

April 26, 2017Clinton dewitt

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Who was Dewitt Clinton?

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DeWitt Clinton was a politician in the early 1800s, serving as mayor of New York, a member of the New York State Assembly, and running for the presidency in 1812, where he lost to James Madison, 128 electoral votes to 89. He served as governor of the state of New York in 1817 and served until 1822. During his gubernatorial term, he is credited for being responsible for the construction of the Erie Canal.