John Adams was in some form of service to America for most of his adult life – serving as a representative to the Continental Congress, envoy to European nations, vice president and, finally, ending his political career as the second President of the United States. At only five foot seven, nearly bald, a little overweight, occasionally cranky, and without most of his teeth, John Adams was not an Adonis, but through his intellect, force of will, and dogged determination, he would become one of the founding fathers of America.

• The years leading to the Revolutionary War and independence from Great Britain pushed John Adams into fighting for the cause of liberty.
• As a delegate to the Continental Congress, he was a member of the team in 1776 that drafted one of America’s most important documents, the Declaration of Independence.
• His service to the country was not limited to roles within the borders of the country; for ten years, he represented America as a diplomat to France, the Netherlands, and Great Britain.
• He helped draft the State of Massachusetts Constitution and served under George Washington as the first Vice President of the United States.
• After Washington’s retirement, Adams ran for president, and in a close presidential election with Thomas Jefferson, he narrowly won the presidency.
• His one term as president was marked by considerable strife within the country. America was engaged in a quasi-war with the country’s oldest ally, France

Spend some time with this distinguished American and buy the book, John Adams – A Short Biography.