John Adams

2nd President of the United States

Personal Information

Born
10/30/1735 in Braintree, Massachusetts
Died
7/4/1826 in Quincy, Massachusetts(Age 90)
Burial Location
United First Parish Church, Quincy, Massachusetts

Term in Office

Party
Federalist
Years
1797 - 1801
Running Mate
Thomas Pinckney
Age When Elected
61

Significant Events

Alien and Sedition Acts

7/1/1798

Legislation that restricted immigration and limited speech critical of the government.

Quasi-War with France

1/1/1798

An undeclared naval war between the U.S. and France.