John Adams Quotes


Eccentricities and irregularities are to be expected from him. They are in his character, they are visible in his eyes.


Context

Jones was not a fan of Adams. See {605587}


Citations

John Adams, 1735-1826, 2nd President of the United States (Federalist, MA), Description of John Paul Jones

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John Adams
  • Born: October 30, 1735
  • Died: July 4, 1826
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: US President, Stateman, Lawyer, Author

John Adams Jr. was an American statesman, attorney, diplomat, writer, and Founding Father who served as the second president of the United States from 1797 to 1801. Before his presidency, he was a leader of the American Revolution that achieved independence from Great Britain, and he served as the first vice president of the United States. Adams was a dedicated diarist and regularly corresponded with many important figures in early American history, including his wife and adviser Abigail Adams and Thomas Jefferson.