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John Adams (1735-1826) was the first Vice President of the United States, and the second President. As one of the Founding Fathers, he contributed to the success of the Revolutionary War, one of those who persuaded Congress to declare independence in 1776. He also wrote most of the Massachusetts State Constitution in 1780.

After 8 years as Washington's Vice President (1788-1797), he was elected in 1796 and served a single term from 1797 to 1801, during which the US rebuilt its navy for the Quasi-War with France. He was succeeded by his Vice President, Thomas Jefferson, who led the Republican political opposition. His son, John Quincy Adams, likewise served a single term as the 6th President, during which Adams died on July 4, 1826, ironically on the same day as Jefferson.

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