His excy. John Adams, esq. / J. Norman sc.
Summary
John Adams, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly right; in medallion.
John Adams, a remarkable political philosopher, served as the second President of the United States (1797-1801), after serving as the first Vice President under President George Washington. "Remember, democracy never lasts long. It soon wastes, exhausts, and murders itself. There never was a democracy yet that did not commit suicide."
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adams john
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adams
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founding fathers
1784
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head and shoulders portrait
18th century
president john adams
us presidents
engraving
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united states history
library of congress
Date
01/01/1784
Contributors
Norman, John, 1748?-1817, engraver
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Source
Library of Congress
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