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John Adams
John Adams is the US’s second president (1797-1801), and its first vice-president. He died on July 4, 1826, the same day Thomas Jefferson died, which was also the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
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Did John Adams have a nickname?
* The Duke of Braintree A sarcastic reference to his grandiose airs * His Rotundity Coined in response to Adams' suggestion that President Washington be addressed as "His Majesty"; mocks Adams' size. * The Atlas of Independence * The Colossus of Debate Given to him by Thomas Jefferson for his ability to argue a political case * Bonny Johnny * The Father of the Navy He built up the U.S. Navy during his presidency * Old Sink or Swim For the speech in which he vowed "To sink or swim; to live or die; survive or perish with my country" * Your Superfluous Excellency So called by Benjamin Franklin when Adams was vice president
What did outgoing president Adams do to anger president-elect Jefferson?
He appointed a chief justice the night before Jefferson took the oath of office.
Did jamie hyneman or Adam savage die?
No, they are both very much alive. Their most recent season of their television series Mythbusters airs April 6th.
What year did Abigail Adams spy for the army?
No. She didn't have time. She had 6 children to care for and the farm in Bainbridge to manage.
Why did president John Quincy Adams only serve one term?
John Quincy Adams served one term as President from March 4, 1825 to March 4, 1829.
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Where did John Adams sign the alien and sedition act?
John Adams signed the Alien and Sedition Act in 1798.
What is the tone of the closing of John Adams letter of September 14 1774?
While the rest of the piece is academic, the closing of Adams's letter is reflective, personal, and loving.
How did Europeans view sports from 1860-1940?
During the period between 1860 and 1940, sports was taken to an international level. It was believed to bring in national unity and national pride. Sports brought cooperation, competition, individual performance and group performance to the fore front.
October 30
John Adams birthday is on October 30. He was born on October 30, 1735.
Who was Charles francis Adams?
John Quincy Adam's youngest son, he was sucessful in politics like his father and grandfather.
Why was Duke of Briantree John Adams nickname?
The Duke of Braintree was a sarcastic reference to his grandiose airs.
It referenced the town of Braintree, Massachusetts, where Adams was born. Braintree was later split into several towns. The birthplace of John Adams, located at the base of Penn's Hill, on the line between modern Braintree and the city of Quincy, is in what is now the City of Quincy, Massachusetts.
The sarcastic reference to "Duke" was based on Adams' laughed at suggestion that a more heraldic or majestic reference be used to address the person who holds the office of President of the United States, than merely "Mr. President."
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Why did the sedition act omit references to the vice president?
The Federalists sedition act omitted mention of the the vice president in law because Thomas Jefferson-a Republican-held the office.
Because Mr. Jenkins said it did. And that is all that needs to be said about that.
Was John Quincy Adams the first president to commit suicide?
John Quincy Adams did not commit suicide. He died at an advanced age from a stroke. No US president has ever committed suicide.
In 1823 John Quincy Adams believed the nation should?
shift from a farming-based economy to a manufacturing one
