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Official portrait of John Adams

The Desk · Presidencies · 2nd

John Adams

Federalist administration. Credits below cover Floor watchlist bills signed or vetoed in this term, plus curated Desk instruments, not every presidential action from the archive.

Birthday
Oct 19, 1735
Party
Federalist
Term
Mar 4, 1797 – Mar 4, 1801
Vice president
Thomas Jefferson
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In the news

Recent reporting that mentions John Adams.

In the news

Recent reporting that mentions John Adams.

  • Knoxville News Sentinel·Nov 8, 2026

    Tennessee football's stretch run looks easier now than it did in preseason | Adams

  • Knoxville News Sentinel·Nov 8, 2026

    Tennessee football again brings out the worst in Kentucky | Adams

  • Hospitality & Catering News·Nov 7, 2026

    Ryan Adams, Vice President of Resort Operations, Harrah’s Resort Southern California

  • Thought Catalog·Nov 5, 2026

    Abdul El-Sayed Says His Little Brother Osama Is a Blood Descendant of Abigail Adams

  • Knoxville News Sentinel·Nov 5, 2026

    CFP rankings apparently didn't include Tennessee vs Alabama result | Adams

  • Hospitality Net·Nov 5, 2026

    Ryan Adams has been appointed as Vice President of Resort Operations at Harrah's Resort Southern California - A Caesars Rewards Destination

  • WVPE·Nov 4, 2026

    Adams coach fired after student text allegations but can still teach

  • South Bend Tribune·Nov 4, 2026

    Frank Karczewski will not return as South Bend Adams head football coach

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