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Category Archives: John Adams
John Quincy Adams: The Homecoming
John Quincy Adams spent the most part of his youth in Europe. The Continental Education When John Adams sailed to Europe in 1778 as a diplomatic envoy from the new United States, he brought his 10-year-old son John Quincy with … Continue reading
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Tagged Abigail Adams, American history, Charles Adams, Elbridge Gerry, Feather Schwartz Foster, George Clinton, Henry Knox, history, James Monroe, John Adams, John Jay, John Quincy Adams, John Quincy Adams in Europe, Marquis de Lafayette, NY Governor George Clinton, Rufus King, Thomas Adams, Thomas Jefferson, US history, Young John Quincy Adams
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John and Abigail Adams: The Decision of ‘78
John and Abigail Adams always had a very close relationship… The Early Years From the time of their marriage in October, 1764, John and Abigail Adams were seldom apart for more than a few days. But as political turmoil began … Continue reading
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Tagged Abigail Adams, Adams law clerk John Thaxter, American history, Benjamin Franklin, Diplomat Benjamin Franklin, Diplomat John Adams, Feather Schwartz Foster, history, John Adams, John Adams goes to Paris, John Adams in 1778, John Quincy Adams, John Quincy Adams in 1778, Presidential history, The Continental Congress, US history, White House history
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George Clinton: VP 4 and Maybe 5
Everyone knows John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, VPs 1 and 2. Some know Aaron Burr, VP 3. But George Clinton? George Clinton’s Qualifications George Clinton (1739-1812) was a New Yorker from upstate, considered among our Founding Fathers (perhaps minor, but … Continue reading
Posted in A POTUS-FLOTUS Blog, George Washington, James Madison, John Adams, John Quincy Adams, Nifty History People, Thomas Jefferson
Tagged Aaron Burr, American history, Feather Schwartz Foster, George Clinton NY Governor, George Washington, history, James Madison, John Adams, John Quincy Adams, NY Governor George Clinton, Presidential history, the election of 1800, the election of 1804, the election of 1808, Thomas Jefferson, US history, Vice President George Clinton, Vice Presidential history, White House history
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Abigail Adams: On Virtue, Duty and Manners
Abigail Smith Adams was a Puritan born and raised. Abigail Adams: Intellectual Puritan Abigail Smith (1744-1818) was born to William Smith and Elizabeth Quincy of Weymouth, MA, a family peppered with Congregational clergy. Her father was a minister of solid … Continue reading
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Tagged Abigail Adams, Abigail Adams nephew William Shaw, Abigail and John Adams, Abigail Smith Adams, American history, Charles Adams, Colonial history, Feather Schwartz Foster, Historian Paul Nagel, history, John Adams, John Adams' sons, John Quincy Adams, The upbringing of Abigail Adams, Thomas Boylston Adams, US history
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Lafayette’s Sentimental Journey: 1824-25
The Marquis de Lafayette was only nineteen when he was appointed Major General in the American Continental Army. The Marquis: A Quick Background: The Marquis Gilbert (with a pile of middle names) de Lafayette (1757-1834) was one of the wealthiest … Continue reading
Posted in A POTUS-FLOTUS Blog, George Washington, James Madison, James Monroe, John Adams, Nifty History People, Thomas Jefferson
Tagged American history, Feather Schwartz Foster, General George Washington, General Lafayette, George Washington, history, Honoring Lafayette, John Adams, John Quincy Adams, Lafayette and the American Revolution, Lafayette's visit to the US, President James Monroe, The Marquis de Lafayette, Thomas Jefferson, US history
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John Quincy Adams: Weights and Measures
The Constitution of the United States mandated that Congress develop a standardized system of weights and measures – back in 1787. Early Attempts at Uniformity No one argued with the importance of uniformity of measuring things – from the purity … Continue reading
Posted in A POTUS-FLOTUS Blog, George Washington, James Monroe, John Adams, John Quincy Adams, Thomas Jefferson
Tagged American history, Feather Schwartz Foster, history, John Quincy Adams, Louisa Adams, PResident George Washington, President James Monroe, Presidential history, Secretary of State John Quincy Adams, Secretary of State Thomas Jefferson, Sharon Selin, the history of weights and measures, US history, weights and measures, White House history
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Abigail Adams, Mater Familias.
Abigail Adams raised four children of her own. She eventually raised nearly a dozen more as part of her extended family. Abigail’s Immediate Family Circle The four children born to John and Abigail Smith Adams were not a stellar bunch. … Continue reading
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Tagged Abigail Adams, Abigail Adams brother William Smith, Abigail Adams Smith, Abigail Adams' grandchildren, Abigail Adams' niece Louisa Smith, Abigail Adams' sister Elizabeth Shaw, Abigail Louisa Adams, Abigail Smith Adams, Adams' nephew Billy Shaw, American history, Charles Adams, Col. Wm. Smith, Feather Schwartz Foster, First Lady History, George Washington Adams, history, John Adams, John Adams II, John and Abigail Adams, John Quincy Adams, Nabby Adams, Presidential families, Presidential history, Sally Smith Adams, Susanna Adams, The Boston Athenaeum, Thomas Boylston Adams, White House history, William (Billy) Shaw
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Abigail Adams and the Inoculation Decision
Smallpox was an extremely contagious disease. The mortality rate was at least 30%. George Washington’s Decision Shortly after the battles of Lexington and Concord in mid-1775, George Washington, a former Colonel of the Virginia Militia and the highest ranking professional … Continue reading
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Tagged Abigail Adams, American history, Charles Adams, Colonial history, Dr. Edward Jenner, Dr. Thomas Bullfinch, Feather Schwartz Foster, First Lady History, General George Washington, George Washington, history, inoculation for smallpox in Colonial times, John Adams, John and Abigail Adams, John Quincy Adams, MArtha Washington, Nabby Adams, Presidential history, smallpox in the 18th century, THe Continental Army, Thomas Adams
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Nabby Adams: The Mastectomy
John and Abigail Adams’ daughter underwent a mastectomy when she was forty-four. The Oldest Adams Offspring The eldest of the four surviving children of John and Abigail Adams was a daughter, named Abigail (1765-1813) and forever nicknamed “Nabby.” Somewhat withdrawn … Continue reading
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Tagged Abigail Adams, Abigail Adams sister Mary Cranch, Adams' son-in-law William Smith, American history, cancer in colonial times, Dr.Benjamin Rush, history, John Adams, John Quincy Adams, Nabby Adams, Nabby Adams Smith, Nabby Adams' beau Royall Tyler, performing surgery in 19th century, Royall Tyler, the mastectomy of Nabby Adams, treating cancer in 19th century, US history, William Smith Adams' son-in-law
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John Adams and The Validation of America
March 4, 1797 is one of those barely recognized dates – but it is a pivotal one. The Lonely Inaugural of John Adams Inaugurals today are times of celebration: parades, parties, balls. People come from all over the globe to … Continue reading
Posted in A POTUS-FLOTUS Blog, George Washington, John Adams
Tagged Abigail Adams, Abigail Adams Smith, American history, Charles Adams, Feather Schwartz Foster, George Washington, history, Inaugural of John Adams, John Adams, John Adams' faily, John Quincy Adams, Nabby Adams, PResident George Washington, President John Adams, Presidential history, Thomas Adams, Thomas Boylston Adams, Thomas Jefferson, US history, Vice President John Adams, Vice President Thomas Jefferson
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