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“Yesterday, the greatest question was decided which ever was debated in America; and a greater perhaps never was, nor will be, decided among men. A resolution was passed without one dissenting colony, that those United Colonies are, and of right ought to be, free and independent States.”

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The Letters of John and Abigail Adams

This book presents a comprehensive collection of letters exchanged between John Adams, a key figure in the American Revolution and the nation's second president, and his wife Abigail Adams. The letters provide a unique perspective on the personal and political lives of the Adams family during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. They reveal the couple's deep affection, their shared intellectual pursuits, and their active participation in the formation of the United States. more

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John Adams
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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