“How do you like our new Constitution?” Thomas Jefferson wrote to John Adams in mid-November 1787. Jefferson mostly wanted to ...

On June 15, Adams nominates George Washignton to be its commander. His appointment is unanimous. June 17: Near Boston, the Battle of Bunker Hill plays out. Abigail and John Quincy watch the ...

A descendant of John Ball, the medieval English preacher who led the first popular rebellion in England, George Washington ... of courage under fire," John Adams nominated Washington to be ...

However, with training and time, John was able to refine his skills. As a member of the Federalist Party, Adams decided to run for the presidency. He lost and became Vice-president to George ...