John Adams timeline
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Abigail Smith Married John Adams
Abigail Smith married a young lawyer by the name of John Adams on October 25, 1764. Their union launched a vital 54-year partnership taking the... Read more
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United States Constitution Signed by Members of the Constitutional Convention
The Constitution of the United States is the supreme law of the United States of America. The first three Articles of the Constitution establish... Read more
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The Cornerstone of the White House is Laid
The cornerstone of the White House was laid on October 13, 1792. President John Adams and his wife Abigail moved into the unfinished structure on... Read more
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John Adams delivers his inaugural address
The first Vice President became the second President of the United States. His opponent in the election, Thomas Jefferson, had won the second... Read more
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John Quincy Adams Marries Louisa Catherine Johnson
Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams, born Louisa Catherine Johnson (February 12, 1775 – May 15, 1852), wife of John Quincy Adams, was First Lady of the... Read more
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The Library Of Congress Is Born
Today, the Library of Congress celebrates its birthday. On April 24, 1800, President John Adams approved the appropriation of $5,000 for the... Read more
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John Adams Becomes First President to Live in the White House
The White House is the official residence and principal workplace of the President of the United States. Located at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW in... Read more
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Thomas Jefferson Replaces John Adams As President
On February 17, 1801, presidential candidate Thomas Jefferson won support of a majority of congressional Representatives displacing incumbent John... Read more
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Thomas Jefferson Assumes the Office of the President of the United States of America
Working closely with Aaron Burr of New York, Jefferson rallied his party, attacking the new taxes especially, and ran for the Presidency in 1800.... Read more