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{{cquote|...remember the ladies, and be more generous and favorable to them than your ancestors. Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of the Husbands. Remember all Men would be tyrants if they could. If particular care and attention is not paid to the Ladies we are determined to foment a Rebellion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any Laws in which we have no voice, or Representation.}}
 
{{cquote|...remember the ladies, and be more generous and favorable to them than your ancestors. Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of the Husbands. Remember all Men would be tyrants if they could. If particular care and attention is not paid to the Ladies we are determined to foment a Rebellion, and will not hold ourselves bound by any Laws in which we have no voice, or Representation.}}
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A few books have been written about Abigail Adams since her death in 1818 (during the [[James Monroe|Monroe]] presidency); the most influential is probably [[Fran Tarkenton]]'s historical novel ''Abigail Adams''. She has been portrayed in other media as well. [[Carolyn Jones]] played Adams in the 1960s TV series, and [[Laura Linney]] played her in the 2008 [[HBO]] special.
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A few books have been written about Abigail Adams since her death in 1818 (during the [[James Monroe|Monroe]] presidency); the most influential is probably [[Fran Tarkenton]]'s historical novel ''Abigail Adams''. She has been portrayed in other media as well, including [[Laura Linney]] playing her in the 2008 [[HBO]] special.
    
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