(p.21) Most of the times, they addressed each other using such words as My dearest friend. She encourages him, giving him her approval and support, in one letter writing, You cannot be, I know, nor do I wish to see you, an inactive spectator.We have too many high sounding words, and too few actions that correspond with them. What will be the consequence, I know not. He writes to her while in Congress, one time sharing with her, We live, my dear soul, in an age of trial. Through all the times he spent away from her, working arduously for the freedom he was so determined to secure for the thirteen colonies, they stayed strongly attached, and wrote numerous letters to one another, many of which are shared. The other relationship described in great detail was that which he shared with his wife, Abigail Adams. Incredibly, after this, they become close friends once again, and amazingly die on the same day. Later on though, as the advent of political parties comes into being, and during the intense struggle for the presidency of the election of 1800, the two become archrivals. In a letter to James Madison, before Jefferson first went to France to work with Adams, he likens him to a poisonous weed.Īfter becoming great friends in Paris, however he writes back to Madison, He is so amiable that I pronounce you will love him if ever you become acquainted with him. Though born opposites, they forge a relationship as diplomats, and as close friends, only after meeting and working together, however. In particular, of these men, Thomas Jefferson especially is exposed, and his relationship with Adams is explored, as it is a crucial fluctuating one.
Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Samuel Adams, James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and many others take part of this panoramic chronicle of Adams life, all coming together because of their devotion to their country.
In the battle for independence from Great Britain, the founding forefathers of our country came together, uniting for a common cause they would end up fighting for with their lives. Through diary entries, letters, and various other documents, the reader grasps a sense of what Adams day to day life was like, and is also able to grasp the enormity of his lifetime accomplishments. This biography explores Adams life in great depth, unveiling a side to his life unbeknownst to those who have never studied his life in great detail. John Adams, by David McCulloughThe book, John Adams, by David McCullough, is a powerfully written biography of one of our nations greatest heroes. John Adams, by David McCullough Short Summary
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