The Declaration Awaits
June 28, 1776, the Committee of Five presents the Declaration of Independence – to much less fanfare than you might expect.
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June 11 1776: Trade and Independence
June 11, 1776, the Continental Congress approves a resolution for the sexy part of Independence: trade agreements.
Keep on reading...May 28: To be prepared for War
In 1798, John Adams prepared for war AND peace with the French. Today, Congress authorized the war preparations for the Quasi-War.
Keep on reading...May 4: “To promote and encourage the knowledge”
John Adams’ belief in education led to two great creations: state encouraged education through the Massachusetts Constitution, and the establishment of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. All this got started during Adams’ “time off.”
Keep on reading...April 30: George Washington Inauguration
John Adams relives the day of George Washington’s first inauguration, April 30, 1789 – it was…quiet.
Keep on reading...April 19 – Lexington and Concord
John Adams explores the momentous day April 19, 1775 – the battles of Lexington and Concord – and what they mean to him.
Keep on reading...John Adams Releases the Documents (XYZ Affair)
John Adams was under great pressure to release documents proving the XYZ Affair. Turns out? He did.
Keep on reading...The “Birth” of the Gerrymander
What’s a gerrymander? Who’s behind it? John Adams knows – and is all too happy to tell you about it.
Keep on reading...The Power of the Boston Massacre
March 5, 1770: tensions boil over in Boston – and a young lawyer walks into history.
Keep on reading...Adams on Washington
Like most things and people, John Adams has opinions on George Washington – and shares them.
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