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Birth
John Adams was born on October 30th, 1735 in Braintree, Massachusetts. He was born at the family homestead. -
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Enrolls in College
In 1751, John Adams enrolled at Harvard University in Cambridge. -
Adams starts his diary
On November 18th, 1755 John Adams started keeping and filling out a diary. He filled this out until the end of his life, which by then had 4 volumes. -
Adams begins his studies
Oh August 21st, John Adams begins he legal studies. He would later be admitted Suffolk County bar in Boston in 1758. -
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John Adams meets Abigail Smith for the first time.
Some time in 1759 John Adams and Abigail Smith meet. Two years later reacquainted and their courtship will blossom. -
Father dies
On May 25th, 1761 John's father dies in the influenza epidemic. -
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John Adams publishes his first newspaper pieces
After the Treaty of Paris ends the French and Indian War John Adams came out with newspaper articles. -
King George III signs the Proclamation of 1763
On October 7th, 1763 King George III signed the Proclamation of 1763 saying the colinist cannot expand their territory west of the Appalations. -
British Parliament passes the Revenue Act of 1764
On April 5th, 1764 the Brithish Parliament passes the Revenue Act of 1764. -
Marriage
On October 25th, 1764 John Adams married Abigail Smith at the home of the bride's parents in Weymouth, Massachusetts. -
John and Abigail have first child
On July 14th, John and Abigail give birth to their first child Abigail Amelia. ("Nubby") -
Stamp Act is repealed
On March 18th, 1766 the Stamp Act is repealled and instead the Parliament passes the Declaratory Act. -
John Quincy Adams is born
John Quincy Adams is the first boy born o in the family on July 11th, 1767. -
Susanna is born
The second daughter Susanna is born on December 28th, 1768. -
Susanna dies
On February 4th, 1770 Susanna dies at 13 months old. -
Charles is born
On May 28th, 1770 a second son Charles is born. -
Thomas Boylston is born
On September 25th, 1772 a third son Thomas Boylston is born in -
Decleration of Independence
On July 4th, 1776 Congress formally adapted the Decleration of Independence. National celebrations began as soon as the word got out. -
Abigail gives birth to Elizabeth
On July 11, 1777 Abigail gave birth to Elizabeth. Elizabeth and John Quincy were both born on the same day 10 years apart. -
The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachuttes.
On October 25th, 1779 the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachuttes is adopted. Written by John Adams. -
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Adams for the first ever vice persident
In March of 1789, John Adams was elected to be the nation's first ever vice president. -
Becomes the 2nd president of the US
On March 4th, 1797 John Adams is sworn in to be the US' second president. -
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Jefferson defeats Adams in the election
In December of 1800 Jefferson defeats John Adams in the presidential election. -
Abigial Smith dies
Abigail Adams (Smith) passed away on October 28th, 1818. -
Death
John adams died on July 4th, 1826. Previous to his death his health had recently been failing. He coincidently he died a few hours after Thomas Jefferson on the same day.
