John Adams

Federalist President of United States of America

Congresses Served

Vice President Terms

President Terms

October 19, 1735 (90 years old)

Birthday

July 4, 1826

Death

Founding Father of the United States
Served as the second president of the United States from 1797 to 1801
First vice president of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797 under George Washington
Played a key role in advocating for independence from Great Britain
Helped draft the Declaration of Independence and was a leading figure in the Continental Congress
Served as a diplomat in Europe during and after the Revolutionary War, helping to negotiate the Treaty of Paris that ended the war
As president, faced challenges such as the Quasi-War with France
Signed the controversial Alien and Sedition Acts
Lost reelection to Thomas Jefferson in the 1800 presidential election
Established a strong foundation for the U.S. Navy
Advocated for a balanced government structure with a separation of powers
Engaged in a famous correspondence with Thomas Jefferson after both had retired from public office, reconciling after years of political rivalry
Died on July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the same day as Thomas Jefferson
Remembered for his contributions to the founding and early governance of the United States, despite being less celebrated than some of his contemporaries