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1 day ago · Ultimately, Adams decided to negotiate with the French government over his Cabinet’s objections. The Convention of Mortefontaine gained America everything it could have wished for, including an end to the Quasi-War and lifting of the obligations incurred during the American Revolution.
5 days ago · The Olive Branch Petition was an important document because its rejection by King George and Parliament strengthened the influence and position of the men like John Adams and Samuel Adams who favored independence.
- Randal Rust
I gotta say Jefferson, Madison & Monroe behind FDR-LBJ,tha Adam's are great men but can't rate as great Presidents. I think John Adams is legitimately underrated for keeping the Quasi-War to only a quasi-war. Shit could have gotten BAD for our fledgling nation. Sucks about JQA though.
2 days ago · During his presidency, Adams navigated the delicate balance between maintaining peace with France and protecting American interests. He also played a role in establishing the United States Navy and strengthening the nation’s infrastructure. Adams’s presidency was marked by controversy, particularly his handling of the Quasi-War with France.
5 days ago · John Adams, a remarkable political philosopher, served as the second President of the United States (1797-1801), after serving as the first Vice President under George Washington. Adams was born on October 30, 1735, in Massachusetts, and played a crucial role in the American Revolution.
3 days ago · In the first new biography of Abigail Adams in fifteen years, historian John L. Smith takes a fresh approach, delving deep into the archives to tell Abigail’s story from her perspective. He meticulously studied over 2300 letters written by Abigail, each a fascinating piece of the puzzle spanning the seventy-three years of her life.
4 days ago · The French in 1798 fought an undeclared war at sea against the United States, that was known variously as the "Quasi-War", the "Half War" and the "Pirate Wars". It was resolved peaceably with the Convention of 1800 .
