John Adams

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John Adams
John Adams
2nd President of the United States
In office
March 4, 1797 – March 3, 1801
Vice President(s)   Thomas Jefferson
Came after George Washington
Came before Thomas Jefferson
Born October 30, 1735
Braintree, Massachusetts
Died July 4, 1826
Quincy, Massachusetts
Political party Federalist
Married to Abigail Smith Adams

John Adams (October 30, 1735July 4, 1826) was the second President of the United States (17971801), and father of the sixth President, John Quincy Adams. He was also the first Vice President of the United States (17891797). He was the lawyer who defended the british soldiers who were involved in the Boston Massacre.

He convinced the United States not to go to war with France during his presidency.

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