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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.
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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.
3 days ago · John Adams - Continental Congress & Constitution: In the summer of 1774, Adams was elected to the Massachusetts delegation that joined the representatives from 12 of 13 colonies in Philadelphia at the First Continental Congress.
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.
1 day 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]
3 days ago · A detailed look at John Adams' presidency and legacy. John Adams, a Founding Father and a remarkable political philosopher, served as the second President of the United States from 1797 to 1801.
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.