When was John Adams born?

John Adams was born on 19 October 1735 in Braintree.

What positions has John Adams held?

Positions held by John Adams include: President of the United States (1797–1801); President-elect of the United States (1796–1797); Vice President of the United States (1789–1797); United States Ambassador to France (1788–1788); United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom (1785–1788).

Where did John Adams study?

John Adams was educated at Harvard University, Harvard College.

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John Adams

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Founding Father, U.S. president from 1797 to 1801 (1735–1826)

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John Adams was a Founding Father and the second president of the United States from 1797 to 1801. Before his presidency, he was a leader of the American Revolution that achieved independence from Great Britain. During the latter part of the Revolutionary War and in the early years of the new nation, he served the Continental Congress of the United States as a senior diplomat in Europe. Adams was the first vice president of the United States, serving from 1789 to 1797. He was a dedicated diarist and regularly corresponded with contemporaries, including his wife and advisor Abigail Adams and his friend and rival Thomas Jefferson.

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Born: 19 October 1735 wd
Place of birth: Braintree wd
Died: 4 July 1826 wd
Place of death: Quincy wd
Citizenship: United States, Thirteen Colonies wd
Occupation: lawyer, politician, diplomat, political philosopher, statesperson, writer wd
Political party: Federalist Party wd
Education: Harvard University, Harvard College wd
Spouse: Abigail Adams wd

Positions held wd

President of the United States (4 March 1797 – 4 March 1801)
President-elect of the United States (1796–1797)
Vice President of the United States (21 April 1789 – 4 March 1797)
United States Ambassador to France (1788–1788)
United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom (1 April 1785 – 30 March 1788)
United States Ambassador to the Netherlands (19 April 1782 – 30 March 1788)
member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives (since June 1770)

Awards wd

Fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Questions

When was John Adams born?: John Adams was born on 19 October 1735 in Braintree.
What positions has John Adams held?: Positions held by John Adams include: President of the United States (1797–1801); President-elect of the United States (1796–1797); Vice President of the United States (1789–1797); United States Ambassador to France (1788–1788); United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom (1785–1788).
Where did John Adams study?: John Adams was educated at Harvard University, Harvard College.

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