John Adams
1735-1826 · American (Massachusetts) · American Revolution
Known for: 2nd President with the greatest political marriage in American history
Adams defended British soldiers at the Boston Massacre, helped draft the Declaration, served as first VP and second president.
His letters with Abigail are one of history's great intellectual partnerships.
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