John Adams (may 24, 1797 – jul 18, 1801)
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He was a leader in the Continental Congress and an important diplomatic figure, before becoming America's first vice president. Adams then served one term as president but lost the election of 1800 to Thomas Jefferson, his longtime friend and political rival.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 24, 1797
jul 18, 1801
~ 4 years