Bill of Rights Institute
Bill of Rights Institute: John Adams
Short, overweight, and quick-tongued, John Adams hardly fits the model of the typical Founder. But Adams's contributions to American independence and the formation of the United States government were great. Adams penned defenses of...
Other
American Presidents: John Adams
List of facts about John Adams and his presidency, with links to additional information, including the text of his inaugural address and a letter to Thomas Jefferson.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Signers of the Declaration: John Adams
This site provides an interactive biography of former President John Adams, one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence.
BBC
Bbc History: Historic Figures: John Adams (1735 1826)
Biographical portrait of John Adams, second president of the United States, discusses, among other things, his role in the American fight for independence. Archived.
Library of Congress
Loc: Abigail Smith Married John Adams
Former First Lady Abigail Adams is featured in this brief profile from The Library of Congress. Also contains a portrait of Abigail and her husband, President John Adams, as well as a photo of their home in Massachusetts.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Life and Times of John Adams
John Adams was an important Founding Father, whose importance was not appreciated when he was president. Read about how his early life shaped his strongly held beliefs, and see how he would not put partisan politics above those beliefs.
University of Groningen
American History: Presidents: Index on John Adams
A collection of documents written by John Adams while President, which includes the text to his Inaugural Address, his State of the Nation addresses, and his document on the XYZ Affair.
Other
Potus: John Adams
Comprehensive information about the 2nd President of the United States. Includes biography, election results, cabinet members, odd facts, and notable events.
University of Groningen
American History: Presidents: Novariglus,february 6,1775
John Adams' response in this critical essay to the definition of the "British Empire", not an empire as other European monarchies, but a republic by constitution. Link to "Massachusettensis" for a Biography of Daniel Leonard.
National Women’s History Museum
National Women's History Museum: Abigail Smith Adams
Discover biographical facts on Abigail Adams, wife of President John Adams and an early advocate for women's rights.
Read Works
Read Works: Remembering a Forgotten President
[Free Registration/Login Required] A biographical text about John Adams, second president of the United States. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1800 1848: The Presidency of John Quincy Adams
John Quincy Adams narrowly beat Andrew Jackson in the presidential election of 1824. Though his 'American System' modernized the American economy, his endorsement of a protective tariff as well as his lenient stance toward Native...
The White House
The White House: Biography of Abigail Adams
Profile of First Lady Abigail Adams (1744-1818), wife of the second President of the United States, John Adams.
The White House
The White House: Presidents: John Adams
A brief biography of President John Adams, the founder of the Federalist Party. A color portrait is included.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: John Adams
Facts, biography, accomplishments and biography of the life of John Adams and summaries of important events during his presidency.
Siteseen
Siteseen: Land of the Brave: John Adams
Overview and biographical facts on the life of John Adams, a Founding Father of the United States who was a representative to the Continental Congress and later became the second US President.
Massachusetts Historical Society
Adams Family Papers: An Electronic Archive
This electronic archive presents images of manuscripts and digital transcriptions from the Adams Family Papers.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography of President John Adams for Kids for Kids
John Adams was the 2nd president of the United States. Kids Kids learn about his biography and life story.
Other
Chicago Tribune: Presidential Portraits: John Adams [Pdf]
One-page illustrated profile of John Adams itemizes select biographical facts and key events of his presidency.
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: The New Republic: The United States, 1789 1800
Article portraying the development of the New Republic Era between 1789-1800. Begins with discussion of the presidency of John Adams and the challenges he faced, through the election of 1800 when Thomas Jefferson became president.
Digital History
Digital History: The Presidency of John Quincy Adams
Read about the many problems encountered by John Quincy Adams during his presidency, most not of his making, but a reflection of the split in the philosophies of the National Republicans and the up-and-coming Jacksonian Democrats.
White House Historical Association
The White House Historical Association: The Presidents
Complete biographies and photos of all past presidents.
American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: State of the Union Addresses and Messages
This site compiles all of the State of the Union addresses and messages by all the presidents in U.S. history (except William Henry Harrison and James A. Garfield).
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: The John Quincy Adams Years and the American Economy
Article on American economic expansion during the presidency of John Quincy Adams. The author discusses the election of 1824, economic growth and the role of government.