Revolutionary War Figure John Adams

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John Adams (October 30, 1735 - July 4, 1826) was one of the founding fathers who would eventually rise to become the second President of the United States. Possibly best known for his enactment of the Alien and Sedition Acts, he was defeated in his re-election bid by Thomas Jefferson, who he had punished with the Acts. He was the father of the sixth President, John Quincy Adams, and the husband of the beloved Abigail Adams.

  • Colonial Hall: John Adams  - Delves into the life, career, and death of the second President of the United States.
  • HBO: John Adams  - HBO provides information about Adams, the book about him written by historian David McCullough, and photo galleries and film clips of the series. Also contains background stories and educational discussions.
  • John Adams  - In the context of signers of the Declaration of Independence, this section of the US History website provides details about Adams, his work and education history, and an account of his life.
  • John Adams  - Comparatively lengthy biography of the second President of the U.S. focuses on him but touches on the lives of his wife, Abigail Smith Adams, his son, John Quincy Adams, and his friend, Thomas Jefferson.
  • Miller Center: John Adams  - Contains basic biographical facts about the founding father who became the first Vice President and the second President of the United States as well as links to essays about Adams and his administration and the First Lady.
  • The White House: John Adams  - The official White House site section devoted to the second President of the United States of America, John Adams. Includes the official portrait of the President, his resume, and a thumbnail biography.
 
 
 
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