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The answer is John Adams (second President) and Thomas Jefferson (third President). These two men died on the same day. But that's not all; read on.... Both Adams and Jefferson died on July 4, 1826. The fiftieth anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. As we all know, Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration in committee with John Adams (and Benjamin Franklin).
1 Thomas Jefferson survived second vice-president George Clinton, who died in office on April 20, 1812, for 14 years, 2 months and 14 days. 2  Clinton also served as vice-president for James Madison, who also survived him. 3  Madison also survived Elbridge Gerry, who died in office, by 21 years.