John Adams, born in 1735, was one of the Founding Fathers, a member of the committee who wrote the Declaration of Independence, a Diplomat, a lawyer, a great writer, first minister to Great Britain, George Washington's Vice President and the 2nd President of the United States.
John Adams, a tireless patriot who gave his life to the service of the people was the man who recognized the leadership potential of George Washington, nominating him to be Commander of the Continental Army. He was instrumental in securing funding for the American Revolution and a passionate defender of the Declaration of Independence. Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration, but it was Adams who stood up in Congress and convinced the other representatives to support it.
He was also the father of the 6th President of the United States, John Quincy Adams.
John Adams, misunderstood and often overlooked for his countless contributions to the founding of our nation and the securing of its future, like Washington, Jefferson and Benjamin Franklin was a giant among men while he lived. He died on July 4, 1826, the same day as Thomas Jefferson, 50 years to the day from the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
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