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The push to bring a John Adams memorial to the Mall
Two of Washington's most prominent monuments celebrate America's first and third presidents, but what about John Adams?
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Inside The Death Of President John Adams — And How It Coincided With The Demise Of Thomas Jefferson
When President John Adams died on July 4, 1826, the moment was rife with bizarre coincidences. Not only had the Founding ...
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Their Final, Glorious Act: Adams And Jefferson’s Fourth Of July Departure
As today marks July 4th, it's a fitting time to reflect on a remarkable event in American history that unfolded on this very ...
John Adams thought Independence Day should be celebrated on July 2. Why is it on July 4?
John Adams thought July 2 would be marked as a national holiday for generations to come: “[Independence Day] will be the most memorable Epocha, in the History of America. I am a ...
When John Adams Predicted the Wrong Independence Day
He wrote to Abigail that "the second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America." The ...