John Adams

John Adams
John Adams (1735–1826) was an American statesman, attorney, diplomat, and writer who played a leading role in the American Revolution and the founding of the United States. He was the second President of the United States (1797–1801) and the first Vice President under George Washington. As a diplomat, he helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris, which ended the Revolutionary War, and advocated for independence in the Continental Congress. Adams also authored important works like "A Defence of the Constitutions of Government of the United States of America" and was a key figure in shaping the early legal and political institutions of the new nation.

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INTRODUCTION As the States General of the United Provinces have acknowledged the independency of the United States of North America, and made a treaty of commerce with them, it may not be improper to prefix a short account of John Adams, Esq; who, pursuing the interests of his country, hath brought about these important events. Mr. Adams is descended from one of the first families which founded the... more...

Gentlemen of the Senate and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives: I was for some time apprehensive that it would be necessary, on account of the contagious sickness which afflicted the city of Philadelphia, to convene the National Legislature at some other place. This measure it was desirable to avoid, because it would occasion much public inconvenience and a considerable public expense and add to... more...