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Bookmark or Share- John Adams | Biography, Political Party, Children, Presidency, & Facts ...John Adams was the first vice president (1789–97) and second president (1797–1801) of the United States. He was an early advocate of American independence and a major figure in the Continental Congress.
- Vice presidency and presidency of John Adams - Encyclopedia BritannicaIn the first contested presidential election in American history, Adams won a narrow electoral majority (71–68) over Jefferson, who thereby became vice president.
- List of Presidents and Vice Presidents of the U.S. - ThoughtCoSince 1789 and the election of George Washington, America's first president, 45 individuals have served as the chief executive of the United States (Grover Cleveland was elected for two nonconsecutive terms, so he served as the 22nd and 24th president).
- Vice Presidents That Became Presidents - History ThingsMartin Van Buren was first President Andrew Jackson’s Secretary of State before becoming his vice President when he ran for a second term in 1833 and Van Buren became the 8th Vice President of the United States.
- John Adams - White House Historical AssociationOn April 21, 1789, John Adams became the first Vice President of the United States. Over the next twelve years, John and Abigail followed the federal government as it was relocated from New York City to Philadelphia, and finally to Washington, D.C.
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