Yesterday's post was slightly lengthy because I know and appreciate so much about America's first president. Expect shorter posts for the lesser-known presidents, of course.
That said, I'm grateful for John Adams. Why? Well...um...oh! He was ambassador to Great Britain for a time, in fact during a crucial time when America was officially forming as a nation. That's a very important place to be while the Constitution is being discussed and drafted.
I'm also aware that he is known as the Father of the U.S. Navy. Where would we be without our navy? I am also aware that he had many tough decisions to make regarding relationships with England, France, and other European nations. Some of his decisions were unpopular.
In spite of any shortcomings (and I say that ironically because I believe he was one of the shortest presidents we've had), he and his proactive wife, Abigail, were significant figures in the founding of America. That's why I'm grateful for John Adams.
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