Presidential Portrait
John Adams was the 2nd president. He was in office from 1797-1801.
He was the only one of the first 5 president to
not own any slaves even though he did not want to abolish slavery.
John Adams was the 2nd president. He was in office from 1797-1801.
He was the only one of the first 5 president to
not own any slaves even though he did not want to abolish slavery.
White House
John Adams was the first president to live in the White House. It was still
unfinished while he lived there. He moved into the
White House on November 1, 1800.
John Adams was the first president to live in the White House. It was still
unfinished while he lived there. He moved into the
White House on November 1, 1800.
Letters from Abigail
John Adams and Abigail would often write each other letters while Adams was away for work. Even though his family traveled with him, they rarely saw each other because Adams was so busy.
John Adams and Abigail would often write each other letters while Adams was away for work. Even though his family traveled with him, they rarely saw each other because Adams was so busy.
XYZ Affairs
These took place in 1797 and 1798. This was John Adams's attempt to resolve the French Revolution. This is considered to be one of Adams's most pressing issues. X, Y, and Z stand for the names of the three agents who discussed with the United States about ending the war. They decided they would need a 50,000 euro bribe, and a loan to the French government.
These took place in 1797 and 1798. This was John Adams's attempt to resolve the French Revolution. This is considered to be one of Adams's most pressing issues. X, Y, and Z stand for the names of the three agents who discussed with the United States about ending the war. They decided they would need a 50,000 euro bribe, and a loan to the French government.
Alien and Sedition Acts
This was 4 bills passed by the Federalists in 1798. The bills were to strengthen the nation's security. Critics claimed this was an attempt to get the people to like the Federalists. These were passed during the French Revolution or Quasi War which was an undeclared naval war between the United States and France. This bill became a law July 14th, 1978.
This was 4 bills passed by the Federalists in 1798. The bills were to strengthen the nation's security. Critics claimed this was an attempt to get the people to like the Federalists. These were passed during the French Revolution or Quasi War which was an undeclared naval war between the United States and France. This bill became a law July 14th, 1978.
Midnight Appointments
The Midnight Appointments happened at the end of John Adams's term. He was trying to fix the problems in the U.S. Supreme Court, so he reduced the number of seats on the Court from 6 to 5. This is also known as the Midnight Judges Act. It was called this because he was said to have signed the new judges' appointments at midnight.
The Midnight Appointments happened at the end of John Adams's term. He was trying to fix the problems in the U.S. Supreme Court, so he reduced the number of seats on the Court from 6 to 5. This is also known as the Midnight Judges Act. It was called this because he was said to have signed the new judges' appointments at midnight.
Adams's Diary
Adams liked to write in his diary while he was in office. One day, Congress got a hold of the diary. As they read it they would laugh at some things he had written, like how much he loved his wife Abigail.
Adams liked to write in his diary while he was in office. One day, Congress got a hold of the diary. As they read it they would laugh at some things he had written, like how much he loved his wife Abigail.
Thomas Jefferson
Adams did not attend his Vice President Jefferson's Presidential Inauguration. Only two other presidents have not attended their successors inauguration. Jefferson and Adams also died on the same day, 50 years after they signed the Declaration of Independence.
Adams did not attend his Vice President Jefferson's Presidential Inauguration. Only two other presidents have not attended their successors inauguration. Jefferson and Adams also died on the same day, 50 years after they signed the Declaration of Independence.
First Military Academy
Adams had the idea to start a military academy while he was in office. Adams was appointed to the board of war during the Revolutionary War, he said he would pay soldiers $20 and $100 to be apart of the military.
Adams had the idea to start a military academy while he was in office. Adams was appointed to the board of war during the Revolutionary War, he said he would pay soldiers $20 and $100 to be apart of the military.