On this day in 1889, Brooks Adams, great-grandson of John Adams, married Evelyn Davis. Brooks was a historian and political thinker, exploring the forces that shape societies and empires. Though less well known than his ancestors, his life reflects the Adams family’s ongoing

On this day in 1774, John Adams began his service as a delegate to the First Continental Congress. Representing Massachusetts, he joined leaders from across the colonies in their first united stand against British rule. Adams’s voice carried conviction, laying the groundwork for

🇺🇸Inaugural Adams Memorial Foundation Book Club.Join us for "The Unexpected Abigail Adams" by John L. Smith Jr. — featuring a live discussion with the author himself. 📅 September 30th, 2025 | 7:00 PM ET | Virtual.Discover the remarkable woman who shaped America's founding

On this day in 1829, Charles Francis Adams Sr., son of John Quincy Adams, married Abigail Brown Brooks. Their union represented not only a family bond but also a continuation of the Adams tradition of service and civic responsibility. Charles would go on to serve as a statesman

This 1776 letter from Abigail Adams to her husband John shows the timeless nature of her wisdom. In it, she urged him to ‘Remember the Ladies’ as America charted its independence. Letters like these remind us that the Adams family legacy was shaped not only in politics but also

John Adams and Thomas Jefferson began as allies, became fierce rivals, and ended as close friends. Their correspondence late in life shows two leaders reflecting on freedom, democracy, and the nation they helped create. The Adams Memorial will highlight these connections to

Expressing the joys of his well-deserved break to activist and poet, Mercy Otis Warren, John Adams ends the letter by explaining why he hadn't written her before he left to serve in Congress. Politics consumed his mind. He couldn't say, do, or think about anything without being

In this newly published White House YouTube video, dive into the extraordinary journey of John Adams - a founding father whose political brilliance and diplomatic grit helped shape the United States. From fearlessly fighting for independence to navigating the nation’s most

Set to return home after the Continental Congress broke for recess, John Adams received the news that his brother, Captain Elihu Adams, had passed away. It was moments like these when Abigail Adams's support was crucial. Her sympathy, compassion, and wisdom gave John the comfort

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John Adams placed blame on the moderates in Congress for delaying the push for independence. Their hesitancy, according to Adams, was responsible for the destruction in Boston and the failures in Canada. These failures with Britain strengthened his resolve, showing that

Abigail Adams's strong language condemning Britain reflects the growing disconnect between Britain and its colonies. With violence breaking out in Massachusetts, a lack of representation in Parliament, and growing economic struggles among the Americans, a distinct national

Frequent debates, drafting resolutions, evading capture, etc. There were plenty of reasons for Continental Congress delegates to be exhausted. The fate and identity of the country rested entirely on their shoulders. Though John Adams desired to keep working, he was sympathetic

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In this #Roadto250 letter to Colonel Josiah Quincy, a fellow Massachusetts patriot, John Adams stresses his desire for any information regarding the Revolution. Communication was difficult as he had to protect himself from British capture and intelligence leaks. However, Adams

Abigail Adams is an incredible source not only for her political acumen, but also because she was able to capture American attitudes perfectly. In the eyes of American colonists, the British government was unjustly clamping down on loyal British subjects out of greed. Americans

Picture this: You are part of a small group in charge of creating a new country while fighting off the biggest naval power the world had ever seen. Unless you all stand united, your country falls. This is the situation John Adams found himself in more than two centuries ago.

Despite their differences, John Adams had great respect for Benjamin Franklin and his wisdom during the Continental Congress. He provided his quiet support for the American cause and Adams as the voice of the revolution. An amazing relationship between two different leadership

Learn more about why John Adams is considered our most overlooked founding father in this @WashTimes article written by our president @jackiecushman!. #adamsmemorialfoundation #johnadams.

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