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| − | '''John Adams''' '''(October 30, 1735 - July | + | '''John Adams''' '''(October 30, 1735 - July 4, 1826)''' is considered one of America's [[Founding Fathers]], serving as [[George Washington's Vice-President from 1789 to 1797, and as the second President of the [[United States of America]], serving a single term from 1797 to 1801. In terms of party affilation, Adams was a [[federalist]], and was the only federalist to serve as [[President of the United States|President]]. Adams ran for re-election in 1800 but was defeated by [[Thomas Jefferson]] in the latter's "[[Revolution of 1800]]." |
John Adams was born on October 30, 1735, in Braintree (now Quincy), [[Massachusetts]]. His father was also named John, his mother was Susanna Adams and his son was [[John Quincy Adams]], a later President in his own right. | John Adams was born on October 30, 1735, in Braintree (now Quincy), [[Massachusetts]]. His father was also named John, his mother was Susanna Adams and his son was [[John Quincy Adams]], a later President in his own right. | ||
| − | Adams attended [[Harvard]] and, after a stint as a schoolmaster in Worchester, Massachusetts, took up the practice of law in [[Boston]]. In 1765, Adams wrote tracts such as the Braintree Instructions, which argued against the [[British Stamp Act]]. His cousin, [[Samuel Adams]], attracted far more notice during the Stamp Act crisis, leading demonstrations and using far more colorful language (there would later be some confusion regarding John and Samuel. When John was sent to [[ | + | Adams attended [[Harvard]] and, after a stint as a schoolmaster in Worchester, Massachusetts, took up the practice of law in [[Boston]]. In 1765, Adams wrote tracts such as the Braintree Instructions, which argued against the [[British Stamp Act]]. His cousin, [[Samuel Adams]], attracted far more notice during the Stamp Act crisis, leading demonstrations and using far more colorful language (there would later be some confusion regarding John and Samuel. When John was sent to [[France]] by the [[Continental Congress]] on a diplomatic mission, the French initally thought he was the "famous Adams," that is, Samuel Adams). In the wake of the [[Boston Massacre]] in 1770, Adams represented the British troops, arguing that all Englishmen (and many colonists still thought of themselves as Englishmen at this point) deserved a vigorous defense. |
| − | In | + | In 1774, after the crisis brought on by the [[Boston Tea Party]] and the resulting [[Coercive Acts]], Adams became an advocate for American independence. Adams was one of Massachusetts’s representatives to the Continental Congress. He attracted the notice of other delegates at the [[second Continental Congress]] as one of the few to argue for independence at this early date. |
| − | In 1776 Adams was appointed, with Thomas Jefferson of Virginia, to draft a [[declaration of independence]]. Adams realized that Jefferson was much more gifted in terms of self-expression than he was, and the document was composed mostly by the Virginian. However, Adams did have a great deal of input, looking over drafts of the document. The Declaration that the two submitted falls into two parts. The first, which was heavily cribbed from English political philosopher [[John Locke]], was a statement of political principles and of the need for colonies to sever their ties with [[ | + | In 1776 Adams was appointed, with Thomas Jefferson of Virginia, to draft a [[declaration of independence]]. Adams realized that Jefferson was much more gifted in terms of self-expression than he was, and the document was composed mostly by the Virginian. However, Adams did have a great deal of input, looking over drafts of the document. The Declaration that the two submitted falls into two parts. The first, which was heavily cribbed from English political philosopher [[John Locke]], was a statement of political principles and of the need for colonies to sever their ties with [[England]]. The second part is a list of complaints against the Crown, justifying the actions of the Continental Congress. |
| − | Adams served the Continental Congress as a diplomat, remaining abroad for a decade, from | + | Adams served the Continental Congress as a diplomat, remaining abroad for a decade, from 1778 to 1788. He served in Paris with [[Benjamin Franklin]] (whom he did not get along with) and was later posted to the Netherlands, where he secured a large war loan to help the patriot cause. Adams chaired the American delegation that drew up the [[Treaty of Paris]] in 1783, which formally ended the [[American Revolution]]. However, other than the recognition of American independence and the establishment of boundaries, most the treaty's provisions were not honored by either party. |
| − | Adams returned home after the adoption of [[the Constitution]]. He served as the first [[vice president]] in the U.S. history from | + | Adams returned home after the adoption of [[the Constitution]]. He served as the first [[vice president]] in the U.S. history from 1789 to 1797. He won the bitterly contested election of 1796, becoming president in his own right. |
| − | He died July | + | He died July 4, 1826 at the age of 91 in Quincy, Massachusetts only a few hours after the death of Thomas Jefferson. He was the first President of the United States to live in [[the White House]]. <ref> [[Encylopedia of Presidents, John Adams]] by Marlene Targ Brill, Children's Press </ref> |
| − | In a October 2000 survey of 132 prominent professors of history, law, and political science, President John Adams was grouped in the "Above Average" group, ranked 13th, with a mean score of 3.36 out of 5.00. <ref>Presidential Leadership: Rating the Best and the Worst in the White House ( | + | In a October 2000 survey of 132 prominent professors of history, law, and political science, President John Adams was grouped in the "Above Average" group, ranked 13th, with a mean score of 3.36 out of 5.00. <ref>Presidential Leadership: Rating the Best and the Worst in the White House (New York, Wall Street Journal Book, 2004)</ref> |
It was John Adams inscripted above the fireplace in the white house dinning room: | It was John Adams inscripted above the fireplace in the white house dinning room: | ||
| − | ''I Pray Heaven to Bestow the Best Blessings on this house and on all that shall hereafter inhabit it. Let none but honest and wise men ever rule under this roof.'' <ref> [[ | + | ''I Pray Heaven to Bestow the Best Blessings on this house and on all that shall hereafter inhabit it. Let none but honest and wise men ever rule under this roof.'' <ref> [[God and the Oval Office]], by John C. McCollister, W Publishing Group, 2005. </ref> |
==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
| − | John Adams once wrote in a letter to Dr. [[Benjamin Rush]], "I have been a church-going animal for seventy-six years, and it has been alleged as proof of my hypocrisy." <ref> [['' | + | John Adams once wrote in a letter to Dr. [[Benjamin Rush]], "I have been a church-going animal for seventy-six years, and it has been alleged as proof of my hypocrisy." <ref> [[''God and the Oval Office'']] by John C. McCollister, W Publishing Group, 2005. </ref> |
| − | John Adams also said another time "Ask me whether I am Protestant, Calvinistic or Armenian, as far as they | + | John Adams also said another time "Ask me not whether I am Protestant, Calvinistic or Armenian, as far as they are christians, I wish to be a fellow disciple with them all." <ref> [[''God and the Oval Office'']] by John C. McCollister, W Publishing Group, 2005. </ref> |
| − | "Facts | + | "Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence."<ref>John Adams, ''Argument in Defense of the Soldiers in the Boston Massacre Trials,'' December 1770 [http://www.quotationspage.com/quote/3235.html The Quotations Page] </ref> |
| − | "Great | + | "Great is the guilt of an unnecessary war." <ref> Quoted in ''Presidential Courage: Brave Leaders and How They Changed America, 1789-1989'' by Michael Beschloss </ref> |
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Revision as of 23:19, July 14, 2007
| John Adams | |
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| 2nd President of the United States | |
| Term of office March 4, 1797 - March 4, 1801 | |
| Political party | Federalist |
| Vice President | Thomas Jefferson |
| Preceded by | George Washington |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Jefferson |
| 1st Vice-President of the United States | |
| Term of office April 21, 1789 - March 4, 1797 | |
| Political party | Federalist |
| President | George Washington |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Jefferson |
| Born | October 30, 1735 Quincy, Massachusetts |
| Died | July 4, 1826 Quincy, Massachusetts |
| Spouse | Abigail Smith Adams |
| Religion | Unitarian |
John Adams (October 30, 1735 - July 4, 1826) is considered one of America's Founding Fathers, serving as [[George Washington's Vice-President from 1789 to 1797, and as the second President of the United States of America, serving a single term from 1797 to 1801. In terms of party affilation, Adams was a federalist, and was the only federalist to serve as President. Adams ran for re-election in 1800 but was defeated by Thomas Jefferson in the latter's "Revolution of 1800."
John Adams was born on October 30, 1735, in Braintree (now Quincy), Massachusetts. His father was also named John, his mother was Susanna Adams and his son was John Quincy Adams, a later President in his own right.
Adams attended Harvard and, after a stint as a schoolmaster in Worchester, Massachusetts, took up the practice of law in Boston. In 1765, Adams wrote tracts such as the Braintree Instructions, which argued against the British Stamp Act. His cousin, Samuel Adams, attracted far more notice during the Stamp Act crisis, leading demonstrations and using far more colorful language (there would later be some confusion regarding John and Samuel. When John was sent to France by the Continental Congress on a diplomatic mission, the French initally thought he was the "famous Adams," that is, Samuel Adams). In the wake of the Boston Massacre in 1770, Adams represented the British troops, arguing that all Englishmen (and many colonists still thought of themselves as Englishmen at this point) deserved a vigorous defense.
In 1774, after the crisis brought on by the Boston Tea Party and the resulting Coercive Acts, Adams became an advocate for American independence. Adams was one of Massachusetts’s representatives to the Continental Congress. He attracted the notice of other delegates at the second Continental Congress as one of the few to argue for independence at this early date.
In 1776 Adams was appointed, with Thomas Jefferson of Virginia, to draft a declaration of independence. Adams realized that Jefferson was much more gifted in terms of self-expression than he was, and the document was composed mostly by the Virginian. However, Adams did have a great deal of input, looking over drafts of the document. The Declaration that the two submitted falls into two parts. The first, which was heavily cribbed from English political philosopher John Locke, was a statement of political principles and of the need for colonies to sever their ties with England. The second part is a list of complaints against the Crown, justifying the actions of the Continental Congress.
Adams served the Continental Congress as a diplomat, remaining abroad for a decade, from 1778 to 1788. He served in Paris with Benjamin Franklin (whom he did not get along with) and was later posted to the Netherlands, where he secured a large war loan to help the patriot cause. Adams chaired the American delegation that drew up the Treaty of Paris in 1783, which formally ended the American Revolution. However, other than the recognition of American independence and the establishment of boundaries, most the treaty's provisions were not honored by either party.
Adams returned home after the adoption of the Constitution. He served as the first vice president in the U.S. history from 1789 to 1797. He won the bitterly contested election of 1796, becoming president in his own right.
He died July 4, 1826 at the age of 91 in Quincy, Massachusetts only a few hours after the death of Thomas Jefferson. He was the first President of the United States to live in the White House. [1]
In a October 2000 survey of 132 prominent professors of history, law, and political science, President John Adams was grouped in the "Above Average" group, ranked 13th, with a mean score of 3.36 out of 5.00. [2]
It was John Adams inscripted above the fireplace in the white house dinning room: I Pray Heaven to Bestow the Best Blessings on this house and on all that shall hereafter inhabit it. Let none but honest and wise men ever rule under this roof. [3]
Quotes
John Adams once wrote in a letter to Dr. Benjamin Rush, "I have been a church-going animal for seventy-six years, and it has been alleged as proof of my hypocrisy." [4]
John Adams also said another time "Ask me not whether I am Protestant, Calvinistic or Armenian, as far as they are christians, I wish to be a fellow disciple with them all." [5]
"Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence."[6]
"Great is the guilt of an unnecessary war." [7]
References
- ↑ Encylopedia of Presidents, John Adams by Marlene Targ Brill, Children's Press
- ↑ Presidential Leadership: Rating the Best and the Worst in the White House (New York, Wall Street Journal Book, 2004)
- ↑ God and the Oval Office, by John C. McCollister, W Publishing Group, 2005.
- ↑ ''God and the Oval Office'' by John C. McCollister, W Publishing Group, 2005.
- ↑ ''God and the Oval Office'' by John C. McCollister, W Publishing Group, 2005.
- ↑ John Adams, Argument in Defense of the Soldiers in the Boston Massacre Trials, December 1770 The Quotations Page
- ↑ Quoted in Presidential Courage: Brave Leaders and How They Changed America, 1789-1989 by Michael Beschloss
