Resultado da Busca
John Adams (October 30, 1735 – July 4, 1826) was an American statesman, attorney, diplomat, writer, and Founding Father who served as 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.
TV Mini Series. 2008. TV-14. 1h 11m. IMDb RATING. 8.4 /10. 37K. YOUR RATING. Rate. POPULARITY. 1,311. 88. Play trailer 0:31. 1. 4 Videos. 68 Photos. Biography Drama History. The life of one of the USA's Founding Fathers, its second President, and his role in the nation's first 50 years. Stars. Paul Giamatti. Laura Linney. John Dossett.
- (37K)
- 2008-03-16
- Biography, Drama, History
- 71
- Early Life
- An American Ambassador
- The First Vice President
- The Second President
- Fighting with France
- Adams Versus Jefferson—Again
- Lasting Legacy
The man who became known as the “Father of American Independence” was born a British subject in the colony of Massachusettson October 30, 1735. The son of an educated farmer and leather craftsman, Adams grew up enjoying toy boats, marbles, kites, hunting, and reading. He graduated from Harvard University in 1755 before becoming a lawyer. Adams prac...
Adams, like other members of the Second Continental Congress, helped Thomas Jefferson write the Declaration of Independence in July 1776, which proclaimed that the 13 colonies were now independent states and no longer under British rule. An army was formed to oppose the British, it was Adams suggested that George Washingtonlead it. Adams was overse...
Adams returned to the United States in 1788, just after the Constitution of the United States had been drafted. This document created a strong federal government in the new country: two chambers of legislators (also called lawmakers), a federal court system, and a president and vice president to oversee everything. The Constitution still serves as ...
After eight years as president, Washington retired in 1797. Adams ran for president again. In 1796 Adams became the second president of the United States by only a three-vote margin over Thomas Jefferson, who became his vice president. Though they’d been good friends during the Revolutionary War, the two men fought during their administration over ...
Adams devoted much of his presidency to avoiding war with France after fighting broke out in Europe over the bloody French Revolution, which lasted from 1789 to 1799. During the revolution, the French overthrew their monarchy and established a republic, similar to what the United States did during their own Revolutionary War. During the American Re...
Not all of Adams decisions as president were admired. Congress pressured him into signing laws known as the Alien and Sedition Acts. These laws allowed the government to arrest and imprison newspaper editors and writers who disagreed with the government’s policies. These laws also made it possible to deport immigrants who spoke out against the gove...
In 1801 Adams retired to his home in Massachusetts with his wife, Abigail. After their presidencies were over, Adams and Jefferson restored the friendship of their Revolutionary War days through letter writing. The two men were the only signers of the Declaration of Independence to become presidents. Curiously, they both died on the same day—July 4...
28 de abr. de 2020 · 91K subscribers. Subscribed. 432. 21K views 3 years ago. Enjoy the Juilliard Orchestra's exquisite performance of the third movement of Brahms’ Symphony No. 4, conducted by renowned composer John...
- 6 min
- 21,4K
- The Juilliard School
John Adams, a remarkable political philosopher, served as the second President of the United States (1797-1801), after serving as the first Vice President under President George Washington.
Discover Live! by John Adams released in 2004. Find album reviews, track lists, credits, awards and more at AllMusic.
On April 21, 1789, John Adams became the first Vice President of the United States. Over the next twelve years, John and Abigail followed the federal government as it was relocated from New York City to Philadelphia, and finally to Washington, D.C. The constant sojourning in service to their nation was the defining characteristic of the Adamses ...
