http://www.history.com/photos/john-adams See pictures from the life and presidency of John Adams. en Copyright 2013, History.com Tue, 21 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT History.com 2013-05-21T04:00:00Z en Copyright 2013, History.com http://www.history.com/photos/john-adams/photo1 On October 30, 1735, John Adams, the son of a farmer and a descendant of Plymouth Rock pilgrims, is born in Braintree, Massachusetts. http://www.history.com/photos/john-adams/photo1 http://www.history.com/photos/john-adams/photo2 In 1764, Adams marries Abigail Smith. Throughout his political career, Adams was steadfastly supported (and sometimes challenged) by Abigail. http://www.history.com/photos/john-adams/photo2 http://www.history.com/photos/john-adams/photo3 Adams did not fight in the Revolutionary War, but was instrumental in crafting the foundation of the American government. Thomas Jefferson referred to Adams as "the colossus of independence." http://www.history.com/photos/john-adams/photo3 http://www.history.com/photos/john-adams/photo4 John Adams, the first ambassador to the English Court, makes a presentation to King George III of England, with the goal of normalizing relations. http://www.history.com/photos/john-adams/photo4 http://www.history.com/photos/john-adams/photo5 John Adams served as the first Vice President under Washington, and in 1797 became the second President of the United States. http://www.history.com/photos/john-adams/photo5 http://www.history.com/photos/john-adams/photo6 His term was known for heavy infighting between members of his cabinet. Adams lost reelection to Thomas Jefferson in 1800. http://www.history.com/photos/john-adams/photo6 http://www.history.com/photos/john-adams/photo7 Later in life Adams and Jefferson reconciled and corresponded regularly. They died on the same day, July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Adams was 90. http://www.history.com/photos/john-adams/photo7