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3 days ago · John Adams, the first vice president (1789–97) and second president (1797–1801) of the United States. He was an early advocate of American independence and a major figure in the Continental Congress.
- John Quincy Adams
John Quincy Adams, sixth president of the United States...
- Continental Congress
John Adams - Continental Congress & Constitution: In the...
- Thomas Jefferson
In 1768 he made two important decisions: first, to build his...
- Political Philosophy
John Adams - Founding Father, Patriot, Diplomat: Because he...
- Vice Presidency and Presidency
His main duty was to serve as president of the Senate,...
- Abigail Adams
Abigail Adams was an American first lady (1797–1801), the...
- John Quincy Adams
4 days ago · Learn about John Adams, one of the most important Founding Fathers of the United States. He was a lawyer, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, a diplomat, a vice president, and the second president.
5 days ago · His main duty was to serve as president of the Senate, casting a vote only to break a tie. During his eight years in office, Adams cast between 31 and 38 such votes, more than any subsequent vice president in American history.
2 days ago · In 1973, historian Richard B. Morris identified seven figures as key founders, based on what he called the "triple tests" of leadership, longevity, and statesmanship: John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and George Washington. [2]
4 days ago · John Adams’s letter to his wife on July 3, 1776, offers a striking reflection on what Independence Day is meant to celebrate.
3 days ago · John Adams, a remarkable political philosopher, served as the second President of the United States (1797-1801), after serving as the first Vice President under George Washington. Adams played a crucial role in the early years of the United States, helping to shape the nation's government and policies. Adams was known for his strong belief in ...
3 days ago · Marriage, revolution, and political views. Abigail Adams. Abigail Adams, pastel on paper by Benjamin Blyth, c. 1766. Abigail’s plans to marry John Adams, a Harvard-educated lawyer nine years her senior, did not gain the immediate approval of Smith, who considered a lawyer’s prospects inadequate.
