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Potus: John Adams
Comprehensive information about the 2nd President of the United States. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
University of Groningen
American History: Presidents: Novariglus,february 6,1775
John Adams' response in this critical essay to the definition of the "British Empire", not an empire as other European monarchies, but a republic by constitution. Link to "Massachusettensis" for a Biography of Daniel Leonard.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Abigail Smith Adams
Discover biographical facts on Abigail Adams, wife of President John Adams and an early advocate for women's rights.
Read Works
Read Works: Remembering a Forgotten President
[Free Registration/Login Required] A biographical text about John Adams, second president of the United States. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1800 1848: The Presidency of John Quincy Adams
John Quincy Adams narrowly beat Andrew Jackson in the presidential election of 1824. Though his 'American System' modernized the American economy, his endorsement of a protective tariff as well as his lenient stance toward Native...
The White House
The White House: Biography of Abigail Adams
Profile of First Lady Abigail Adams (1744-1818), wife of the second President of the United States, John Adams.
The White House
The White House: Presidents: John Adams
A brief biography of President John Adams, the founder of the Federalist Party. A color portrait is included.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: John Adams
Facts, biography, accomplishments and biography of the life of John Adams and summaries of important events during his presidency.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Land of the Brave: John Adams
Overview and biographical facts on the life of John Adams, a Founding Father of the United States who was a representative to the Continental Congress and later became the second US President.
Massachusetts Historical Society
Adams Family Papers: An Electronic Archive
This electronic archive presents images of manuscripts and digital transcriptions from the Adams Family Papers.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography of President John Adams for Kids for Kids
John Adams was the 2nd president of the United States. Kids Kids learn about his biography and life story.
Other
Chicago Tribune: Presidential Portraits: John Adams [Pdf]
One-page illustrated profile of John Adams itemizes select biographical facts and key events of his presidency.
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: The New Republic: The United States, 1789 1800
Article portraying the development of the New Republic Era between 1789-1800. Begins with discussion of the presidency of John Adams and the challenges he faced, through the election of 1800 when Thomas Jefferson became president.
White House Historical Association
The White House Historical Association: The Presidents
Complete biographies and photos of all past presidents.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: State of the Union Addresses and Messages
This site compiles all of the State of the Union addresses and messages by all the presidents in U.S. history (except William Henry Harrison and James A. Garfield).
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: The John Quincy Adams Years and the American Economy
Article on American economic expansion during the presidency of John Quincy Adams. The author discusses the election of 1824, economic growth and the role of government.
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Abigail Adams
This biography of First Lady Abigail Adams outlines her important roles, both politically and personally, during her husband's administration. Includes a description of her famous "Remember the Ladies" letter, espousing her strong belief...
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: American Presidency: John Adams
Brief biographical sketch of America's second president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.
National First Ladies' Library
National First Ladies' Library: Abigail Adams
Biographical essay on Abigail Adams, wife of President John Adams and mother of President John Quincy Adams. Delves into her early years, her family and marriage, the White House years, and her later life.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Abigail Smith Adams
Encyclopedia Britannica provides a biography of Abigail Smith Adams (1744-1818 CE), wife of President John Adams and avid letter writer. Additional content includes the full text to two of her letters.
Library of Congress
Loc: Portraits of the Presidents & First Ladies
A collection from the Library of Congress of formal and informal portraits of the US presidents and their first ladies.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Hall of Presidents: John Adams
John Trumbull portrait of Adams, with brief analysis of Adams' administration.
Scholastic
Scholastic History Mystery: Presidents 1: John Quincy Adams
Students try to guess the mystery subject Carlotta Facts, the History Mystery Museum's professor, is studying. They read the clues, do some online and offline research, and then attempt to identify the game's mystery person, John Quincy...