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John Adams was born
He was born in Massachusetts on October 30. -
John begins his writing career
Mr. Adams was a man of great opinions. He began writing for local newspapers under a false name to help spread his views. -
John gets married
Mr. Adams got married to his sweetheart, a woman named Abigail Smith. They had five children. -
John becomes part of the first Continental Congress
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. -
John visits France
Mr. Adams was chosen to go to France. He was to negotiate a treaty of alliance with them. -
Mr. Adams becomes the vice-president
America now had a president, George Washington. Mr. Adams was his right hand man. -
John Adams becomes America's second president
John Adams came into office after George Washington. -
Mr. Adams loses the next election
In the next presidential election, Mr. Adams was beat by Thomas Jefferson. -
John Adams dies
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.
