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Presidential History-John Adams

Denise Knight @gnatsmom (2575) 18 Sep 17

John Adams was the second president of the United States, serving from 1797 to 1801. Prior to that, he served as vice-president, ambassador to France, ambassador to Great Britain, and revolutionary leader. His passion for freedom...

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President John Adams and The White House

Alice Henry @IreneVincent (15960) • United States 9 Jun 17

President John Adams and The White House I thought you might like to know a few facts about the White House. George Washington never lived in the White House. John Adams was U.S. President when the White House was completed,...

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November Has a Lot of Interesting Political History

Alice Henry @IreneVincent (15960) • United States 8 Nov 16

Did you know that on November 1st , 1800, John Adams moved into the newly completed “President’s House” later called the “White House.” That was over 216 years ago. George Washington never lived in the White House. The...

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The proof lies in the pudding!

Inlemay @Inlemay (17712) • South Africa 14 Apr 16

“Facts are stubborn things; and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passion, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.” ~ John Adams Today the proof was most definitely in the pudding!...

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Is anyone watching the HBO Miniseries John Adams?

filmbuff @filmbuff (2909) • United States 26 Mar 08

This is a really, really good show. Paul Giamatti and Laura Linney Star in it and the acting, set, story, and costumes are just as good as what you expect from an HBO miniseries. I must admit that I've always been intrigued by...

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John Adams on HBO

jormins @jormins (1223) • United States 17 Mar 08

If anyone has HBO but has not seen the beginning of this mini-series, this series is definitely worth checking out. I did not expect to like it as I have studied this part of our history countless times in school and I am not a...

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