“You will think me transported with Enthusiasm but I am not. — I am well aware of the Toil and Blood and Treasure, that it will cost Us to maintain this Declaration, and support and defend these States. — Yet through all the Gloom I can see the Rays of ravishing Light and Glory. I can see that the End is more than worth all the Means. And that Posterity will tryumph in that Days Transaction, even altho We should rue it, which I trust in God We shall not.”
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The Works of John Adams Vol. 1: Life of John Adams
The first volume of 'The Works of John Adams' presents a comprehensive collection of letters, essays, and other writings by John Adams, offering a detailed insight into his life and political thought. This compilation includes his early correspondence, personal reflections, and significant political documents, providing a rich historical resource for understanding the life and times of one of America's Founding Fathers. more
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John Adams
John Adams, the second President of the United States, was a statesman, diplomat, and writer. Born on October 30, 1735, and died on July 4, 1826, Adams played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War. He was one of the drafters of the Declaration of Independence and served as the President from 1789 to 1797. more
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