Spring: The strain of public life affects Adams' health, and the family returns ... is sworn in as the second president of the United States. June 1: Adams appoints John Quincy minister to ...

The Quincy family of Boston included First Lady Abigail Adams, who was married to Founding Father and second President of the United States John Adams. Their son John Quincy Adams also later went ...

However, with training and time, John was able to refine his skills. As a member of the Federalist Party, Adams decided to run for the presidency. He lost and became Vice-president to George ...

John Adams was born on October ... and the country's first vice president under Washington. Despite his many successes, Adams was not sure if he was popular enough to be elected president.