John Adams History: July 4, 1826 - John Adams, 2nd president 1797-1801, dies at 90 June 4, 1800 - White House completed and President and Mrs. John Adams move in March 4, 1797 - John Adams inaugurated as 2nd president of the United States November 3, 1796 - John Adams elected president April 21, 1789 - John Adams sworn in as 1st U.S. Vice President (9 days before Washington) September 27, 1779 - John Adams negotiates Revolutionary War peace terms with Britain July 16, 1775 - John Adams graduates Harvard October 25, 1764 - John Adams marries Abigail Smith, marriage lasts 54 years October 30, 1735 - John Adams, Braintree, Massachusetts, 2nd president of the United States, 1797 - 1801
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