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john Adams birth
john Adams was born on October 30th, 1735. -
john Adams college
he entered Harvard college in 1751 -
John Adams graduation
he graduated in 1755 with Bachelor of Arts degree -
John Adams marriage
In 1764 Adams married Abigail Smith a minister’s daughter -
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John Adams family
The first child Abigail Amelia was born in 1765. Their first son John Quincy Adams arrived two years later. Two other sons, Thomas Boylston Adams and Charles Adams -
political beginning for adams
Adams gained attention when he defended the British soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre. -
role in continental congress
Adams played a major role in the Continental Congress and was a strong influencer for independence. -
us minister
Adams served as the U.S. Minister to Great Britain in 1788 to try and form better relations between us and Britain -
Adams presidency
Adams became the second President of the United States, succeeding George Washington. His presidency faced challenges, including strained relations with France and the passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts. -
Adams election run
Adams lost the presidential election to Thomas Jefferson. This peaceful transfer of power was a significant moment in the nations history. -
returning to Massachusetts
Adams returns to Massachusetts after his presidency
He largely retires from active political life but remains influential in advising his party. -
the war of 1812
The War of 1812 begins between the United States and Great Britain. -
Adams death
John Adams writes a letter to Thomas Jefferson renewing their friendship after years of political estrangement Adams and Thomas Jefferson both pass away on July 4 1826 exactly 50 years after the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.