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.