30 October 2007

Happy Birthday, John Adams

OK, maybe I am a geek for having a favorite Founding Father, but, I actually have two: John Adams Jr. and Thomas Jefferson, who actually were on opposite sides of the political spectrum.

But today, being John Adams' birthday, I will let him hold the title of my favorite Founder for the day. He was born Oct. 30, 1735.

John Adams' accomplishments are many. For example, he was the first respected person to call for independence. He was the one, on July 1, 1776, who stood in front of the Continental Congress and proposed a declaration of independence. He was the one who recommended Jefferson write the declaration. He was the one who proposed George Washington to lead the rebel army. He was the one who created the American Navy. He was the first U.S. vice president. He was the second president.

I could go on and on.

But I won't bore you because not everyone shares my passion for the greatness of the American Revolution and my profound respect for the men who made it happen.

I also subscribe to his philosophy of stating an opinion boldly and defending it ardently.

Happy 272nd Birthday, Mr. Adams.



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category | History
author | Lucente


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