He wrote to Abigail that "the second day of July, 1776, will be the most memorable epoch in the history of America." The ...

They died on the same day: The Fourth of July, 1826 – 50 years to the day after the Declaration. Historians say that Adams’ final words were: “Thomas Jefferson survives,” as if consoling himself with ...

John Adams, center, the Republican candidate for Virginia attorney general, spoke as he attended one of campaign office kick-off events with Ed Gillespie, left, the GOP nominee for governor, and ...

John and Abigail Adams knew where American history was headed. The couple’s letters provide an extraordinary window on the revolt brewing 250 years ago.