The Children of John Adams
President John Adams’ wife, Abigail, served as an unofficial adviser throughout his career. Their correspondence shows that he sought her advice on a variety of … Read more
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The Presidency of John Adams
In Philadelphia, John Adams was sworn in as the nation’s second president on March 4, 1797. Vice President will be Thomas Jefferson. Domestic Policies Adams’s … Read more
The First Lady of John Adams
President John Adams’ wife, Abigail Adams, served as an unofficial adviser throughout his career. Their letters show him seeking her advice on a variety of … Read more
Childhood, Education and Careers of John Adams
In Braintree, Massachusetts Bay, British America, on October 30, 1735, John Adams, Jr. was born to John Adams, Sr., and Susanna Boylston. His father was … Read more
The Brief Biography of John Adams
John Adams was a direct descendant of Massachusetts Bay Colony Puritan colonists. He attended Harvard University, earning his bachelor’s and master’s degrees, and was admitted … Read more