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John Adams
Full Name: John Adams
Born: October 30, 1735
in MA
Died July 4, 1826
Presidential Term: 2 (March 4, 1797 - March 4, 1801) Vice Presidential Term: 1 (April 21, 1789 - March 3, 1797) 3 Appointments to the Supreme Court by President John Adams
Historical Sites Related to John Adams
Adams National Historic Site, Quincy, MA 02269
Fort Sumter, Sullivans Island, SC 29482
United First Parish Church, Quincy, MA 02169
States Added to the Union During Presidency
Major Events Before or After Presidency
- 06/15/1775: General George Washington was appointed Major General of the Continental Army by the Second Continental Congress, after being nominated by John Adams. He served in that capacity until 1783.
- 04/12/1861: The Battle of Fort Sumter began near Charleston, South Carolina, which marked the start of the Civil War. It ended the next day when the Confederates successfully overtook the Fort.
- 07/01/1863: The battle of Gettysburg begins in Gettysburg, PA. General Robert E. Lee lead the Confederates while General Meade lead the Union. The battle lasts until July 3rd and resulted in over 50,000 casualties. It is also remembered as a turning point in the Civil War.
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