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John Adams
1735-10-30 – 1826-07-04
Champion of independence and second President of the United States.
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John Adams was a leading advocate for American independence, serving as a delegate to the Continental Congress and helping persuade the body to declare independence. He served as the first Vice President under Washington and then as the second President (1797–1801). Adams was known for his integrity and his role in shaping early American foreign policy.