John Adams
Second President of the United States (1797-1801)
Signer of Declaration of Independence,
One of Two Signers of the Bill of Rights
Signer of Declaration of Independence,
One of Two Signers of the Bill of Rights
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John Adams (October 30, 1735 – July 4, 1826) was the second president of the United States (1797–1801), having earlier served as the first vice president of the United States. An American Founding Father, he was a statesman, diplomat, and a leading advocate of American independence from Great Britain. Well educated, he was an Enlightenment political theorist who promoted republicanism and wrote prolifically about his often seminal ideas... » Full Bio» See All ‘Quotable Quotes’
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American War for Independence - November 1, 1765
American War for Independence - November 1, 1765
Parliament Enacts The Stamp Act
Passed Without Debate by Parliament,
The Stamp Act has an Uncanny Resemblance to the Passage
of the So-Called U.S. Tax Known as Obamacare
The Stamp Act has an Uncanny Resemblance to the Passage
of the So-Called U.S. Tax Known as Obamacare
In the face of widespread opposition in the American colonies, Parliament enacts the Stamp Act, a taxation measure designed to raise revenue for British military operations in America.
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Parliament would again attempt to force unpopular taxation measures on the American colonies in the late 1760s, leading to a steady deterioration in British-American relations that culminated in the outbreak of the American Revolution in 1775. » Full Article
Lead Story: Sistine Chapel Ceiling Opens To Public
The ceiling of the Sistine Chapel in Rome, one of Italian artist Michelangelo's finest works, is exhibited to the public for the first time.
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