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He was born in Massachusetts on October 30.
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Mr. Adams was a man of great opinions. He began writing for local newspapers under a false name to help spread his views.
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Mr. Adams got married to his sweetheart, a woman named Abigail Smith. They had five children.
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The young country of America formed slowly over the years, and as the War for Independence got underway, the colonists formed the First Continental Congress. John was a delegate.
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Mr. Adams was chosen to go to France. He was to negotiate a treaty of alliance with them.
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America now had a president, George Washington. Mr. Adams was his right hand man.
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John Adams came into office after George Washington.
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In the next presidential election, Mr. Adams was beat by Thomas Jefferson.
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John Adams died in his home at the age of 91. His presidency was marked by good leadership in a young and searching nation, and his legacy of determination and bravery lives on in the American spirit.
