Two presidents, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, died within five hours of each other on the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. John Adams's last words were "Jefferson survives." or "Jefferson lives." He was wrong. Jefferson had died five hours before Adams.
(James Monroe died 5 years later, on July 4,1831 )
Thousands of people die every day. But by a curious coincidence, two of the Founding Fathers, signers of the Declaration of Independence, both died on July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of the signing. These were Thomas Jefferson, primary author of the Declaration of Independence and 3rd President of the United States, and John Adams, 2nd President and the primary driving force for independence.
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Thomas Jefferson wrote the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
Thomas Jefferson died in his home in Monticello, July 4th,1826.
Texas in 1826 wasn’t selling land. It will be another 40 years before the first Americans arrive to settle.
Three : Adams (#2) in 1826, Jefferson( #3) in 1826 and Monroe(#5) in 1831.
The Federative Republic of Brazil claimed independence from Portugal in 1822.Specifically, September 7, 1822 is the date that Brazilians celebrate as their independence from Portugal. Dom Pedro [October 12, 1798-September 24, 1834] supported Brazilians in their claim. In return, he was crowned as independent Brazil's first emperor on December 1, 1822.But Dom Pedro I did so in opposition to his father, Portugal's King Dom João VI [May 13, 1767-March 10, 1826]. In fact, Portugal continued to fight until final surrender on March 8, 1824. Portugal finally recognized Brazilian independence on November 25, 1825.September 7th is the day that Brazilians celebrate as Independence Day.
The actual anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence was on July 4, 1826. Both Jefferson and Adams died 50 years later, on July 4.
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died in 1826. Amazingly they both died on the same day, July 4, 1826, which happened to be the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Both John Adams (the second President) and Thomas Jefferson (the third President) died on the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, on July 4, 1826.
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams died July 4, 1826, 50 years after the signing of the Declaration.
John Adams
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on the same day , the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1826.
Thomas Jefferson. He wrote and signed the Declaration of Independence, he was the 3rd President of the United States and died on July 4, 1826 which also happened to be the 50th anniversary of the signing and the same day John Adams died.
Thomas Jefferson died at home at Monticello, Virginia, on the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence; July 4, 1826. Curiously, John Adams died the same day, at his home in Quincy, Massachusetts.
He died on July 4, 1826, which was the same day Thomas Jefferson died. It was the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
Thomas Jefferson and John Adams in 1826, the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, and James Monroe in 1831
His last words were "I resign my spirit to God, my daughter to my country". He died on July 4, 1826. It was the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. His friend John Adams died just hours later.
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson both died on the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence: July 4, 1826. The two were friends and correspondents towards the ends of their lives, after being partners in the revolution and then political opponents.