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Repeal of the Embargo Act

When
March 1809
Where
Washington, D.C.
Part of
Embargo Act repealed; Non-Intercourse Act replaces it

President Thomas Jefferson signed the repeal of the Embargo Act shortly before leaving office in March 1809, ending the general trade embargo.

The Embargo Act, which had caused economic chaos, was abandoned by Jefferson. The presidential election of 1808 indicated Federalist strength, influencing the decision to end the embargo. Jefferson signed the repeal shortly before his term ended in March 1809.

Sources

  1. Embargo Act of 1807 Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
  2. Thomas Jefferson Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30

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