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john Adams was born on October 30th, 1735. -
he entered Harvard college in 1751 -
he graduated in 1755 with Bachelor of Arts degree -
In 1764 Adams married Abigail Smith a minister’s daughter -
The first child Abigail Amelia was born in 1765. Their first son John Quincy Adams arrived two years later. Two other sons, Thomas Boylston Adams and Charles Adams
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Adams gained attention when he defended the British soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre. -
Adams played a major role in the Continental Congress and was a strong influencer for independence. -
Adams served as the U.S. Minister to Great Britain in 1788 to try and form better relations between us and Britain -
Adams became the second President of the United States, succeeding George Washington. His presidency faced challenges, including strained relations with France and the passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts. -
Adams lost the presidential election to Thomas Jefferson. This peaceful transfer of power was a significant moment in the nations history. -
Adams returns to Massachusetts after his presidency
He largely retires from active political life but remains influential in advising his party. -
The War of 1812 begins between the United States and Great Britain. -
John Adams writes a letter to Thomas Jefferson renewing their friendship after years of political estrangement Adams and Thomas Jefferson both pass away on July 4 1826 exactly 50 years after the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.