1735 – 1826
John Adams
America's second president and a champion of fair rules for everyone.
The Story
John was a lawyer who believed in fairness, even when it was hard.
He helped talk the other colonies into declaring independence.
He sailed across the ocean to ask other countries to help America.
He became the second president, right after his friend George Washington.
He and his wife Abigail wrote hundreds of letters back and forth about big ideas.
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