Thomas Jefferson and John Adams passed away about 5 hours apart on July 4, 1826 - 50 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence. In addition to their prominent roles in the American Revolution, Adams served as the first Vice-President of the USA before becoming the 2nd President of the USA while Jefferson served as the 2nd Vice-President of the USA and followed Adams as the 3rd President.
On July 4, 1826, at the age of 90, Adams lay on his deathbed while the country celebrated Independence Day. His last words were "Thomas Jefferson still survives"; he was mistaken: Jefferson had died five hours earlier at Monticello at the age of 82.
John Adams and Thomas Jefferson
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.
The signing of the Declaration of Independence took place on July 4th,1776.
America declared it's independence from England by signing the Declaration of Independence
According to the "The Price They Paid," what was the punishment for signing the Declaration of Independence?Death.
to gain independence
July 4th is a National holiday in the USA, this is the anniversary of the signing
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 on the same day , the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1826.
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England
The signing of the Declaration of Independence took place on July 4th,1776.
America declared it's independence from England by signing the Declaration of Independence
According to the "The Price They Paid," what was the punishment for signing the Declaration of Independence?Death.
signing of the declaration of independence
The signing of the Declaration of Independence
to gain independence
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 )