John Adams 1735-1826

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John Adams, 1793, oil on canvas by John Trumbull

In 1789, after performing invaluable service to his country both during and after the Revolution, John Adams became George Washington's vice president and the first to discover how insignificant that office could be. The position, however, yielded one important compensation: it became the springboard for his election to the presidency in 1796... cliff1066™ all photos →

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Index Name
Adams, John
Life Dates
1735-1826

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John Adams
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Holly Hayes
Date Published
March 11, 2022
Last Updated
March 11, 2022