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Quote by John Adams

“No man who ever held the office of president would congratulate a friend on obtaining it.”

Quote by John Adams

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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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