John Adams (October 30, 1735 (O.S. October 19, 1735) – July 4, 1826) was an American Founding Father, and the second President of the United States (1797–1801). He was also a lawyer, statesman, diplomat, political theorist, and a leading champion of independence in 1776. Hailing from New England, Adams, a prominent lawyer and public figure in Boston, was highly educated and represented Enlightenment values promoting republicanism. A Federalist, he was highly influential and one of the key Founding Fathers of the United States.
Adams came to prominence in the early stages of the American Revolution. As a delegate from Massachusetts to the Continental Congress, he played a leading role in persuading Congress to declare independence and assisted Thomas Jefferson in drafting the Declaration of Independence. As a diplomat in Europe, he was a major negotiator of the eventual peace treaty with Great Britain, and chiefly responsible for obtaining important loans from Amsterdam bankers. A political theorist and historian, Adams largely wrote the Massachusetts Constitution in 1780 which soon after ended slavery in Massachusetts, but was in Europe when the federal Constitution was drafted on similar principles later in the decade. One of his greatest roles was as a judge of character: in 1775, he nominated George Washington to be commander-in-chief, and 25 years later nominated John Marshall to be Chief Justice of the United States.
David Gaub McCullough (pronounced /məˈkʌlə/; born July 7, 1933) is an American author, narrator, historian, and lecturer. He is a two-time winner of the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award and a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the United States' highest civilian award.
Born and raised in Pittsburgh, McCullough earned a degree in English literature from Yale University. His first book was The Johnstown Flood (1968); and he has since written eight more on such topics as Harry S Truman, John Adams, and the Brooklyn Bridge. McCullough has also narrated multiple documentaries, as well as the 2003 film Seabiscuit; and he hosted American Experience for twelve years. McCullough's two Pulitzer Prize-winning books, Truman and John Adams, have been adapted by HBO into a TV film and a mini-series, respectively. McCullough's most recent work, The Greater Journey, about Americans in Paris from the 1830s to the 1900s, was released on May 24, 2011.
McCullough was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the son of Ruth (née Rankin) and Christian Hax McCullough. He is of Scotch-Irish descent. He was educated at Linden Avenue Grade School and Shady Side Academy, in his hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. One of four sons, McCullough had a "marvelous" childhood with a wide range of interests, including sports and drawing cartoons. McCullough's parents and his grandmother, who read to him often, introduced him to books at an early age. His parents talked openly about history, a topic he feels should be discussed more often. McCullough "loved school, every day"; he contemplated many career choices ranging from architect, actor, painter, writer, lawyer, and even attending medical school.
John Adams,Harmonielehre(1985)
John Adams and King George III
John Adams - Declaration of Independence
John Adams The Boston Massacre trial
John Adams - Common tones in simple time
David McCullough on John Adams
The Character and Legacy of John Adams: Biography, Presidency, Importance, Quotes (1993)
Ambassador John Adams meets King George III
John Adams,Harmonium.
#02--John Adams
Washington seeks John's advice - John Adams
John Q Adams Documentary
John Adams,Gnarly Buttons.
John Adams Theme Song (HBO Intro)
Payback is a...
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Special examines the origins of the Freemasons and their putative roots in the stonemasons of the Temple of Solomon and the Knights Templar, the impact of the Freemasons on the Age of Enlightenment and the founding of the American republic, populist anti-Masonic hysteria of the 19th century, and freemasonry today.
Keywords: american-history, founding-fathers, freemason, george-washington, reenactment, secret
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America: A Call to Greatness, relates the story of the American Nation from its founding through it's rise to greatness. It reflects the historical roots of the United States as the program tugs at the nation's heartstrings. This patriotic special features many distinguished hosts as well as notable political figures from both sides of the political aisle also appear. Fourteen large-scale patriotic music numbers are showcased. Gene Autry, former cowboy, businessman, film and recording star makes a special appearance. In what was to be his final performance, Autry introduces the first song since his retirement in 1994. Using heavily researched historical re-creations, special moments in American history are captured with the look and feel of the period. A careful analysis of original period sculptures, drawings, photographs and paintings, helped create a 3-D "likeness" of each individual portrayed in the production. Through the magic of film and prosthetic makeup, important Americans from John Adams to Clara Barton are created for film. Highly experienced character actors expertly bring their roles to life on the big screen.
Who is the Love Goddess on earth?
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The swashbuckling adventures of the hero of the Revolutionary War. His contributions weren't always appreciated by the new U.S. government. After the way Congress show their displeasure by sending him to the Russia of Catherine the Great.
Keywords: 18th-century, abaco-islands-bahamas, admiral-chester-nimitz, african-american, american-flag, american-revolution, anchor, applause, arm-amputation, bagpipes
John Paul Jones: [about his crew] Work 'em hard, train 'em hard, and keep 'em happy.
John Wilkes: You have many enemies, Captain.::John Paul Jones: Aye! The British are the best!
Esek Hopkins: Whoever heard of sending Marines to fight on the land?
Captain Richard Pearson: Captain, are you surrendering? Do you ask for quarter?::John Paul Jones: No sir! I have no yet begun to fight!
John Adams,Harmonielehre(1985)
John Adams and King George III
John Adams - Declaration of Independence
John Adams The Boston Massacre trial
John Adams - Common tones in simple time
David McCullough on John Adams
The Character and Legacy of John Adams: Biography, Presidency, Importance, Quotes (1993)
Ambassador John Adams meets King George III
John Adams,Harmonium.
#02--John Adams
Washington seeks John's advice - John Adams
John Q Adams Documentary
John Adams,Gnarly Buttons.
John Adams Theme Song (HBO Intro)
Jefferson's best moments from John Adams
John Adams - Saxophone Concerto - Alsop
John Adams- Dharma at Big Sur Pt.1: A New Day
John Adams: Making Of (HBO)
John Adams Meets King Louis of France
Coldplay - Fix You Cover by John Adams
John Adams | Grand Pianola Music | 1982
John and Abigail
John Adams vs. Ben Franklin
John Adams HBO Opening Titles
John Adams Soundtrack - Street Shanty / Finding Palmes
John Adams Soundtrack - Abigail
John Adams Soundtrack - Tarred & Feathered
John Adams Soundtrack - Leaving For Philadelphia
John Adams Soundtrack - Facing Defeat
John Adams Soundtrack - The Militia Passes By
John Adams Soundtrack - The Declaration Of Independence
John Adams Soundtrack - John And Abigail
John Adams Soundtrack - John Says Goodbye
John Adams Soundtrack - Battle At Sea
John Adams Soundtrack - No Letters
John Adams Soundtrack - Abigail in Paris
John Adams Soundtrack - The Villa
John Adams Soundtrack - Dressed For The Opera
John Adams Soundtrack - Hot Air Balloon
John Adams Soundtrack - Meeting With The King
John Adams Soundtrack - The Oath
John Adams Soundtrack - First President
John Adams Soundtrack - Adams In The Cold
John Adams Soundtrack - Dissatisfaction
John Adams Soundtrack - Adams Resigns
John Adams Soundtrack - Wall Of Strength
John Adams - Harmonielehre Part I (1/2)
John Adams - Grand Pianola Music
[1] John Adams - Phrygian Gates
Short Ride in a Fast Machine by John Adams
John Adams' Doctor Atomic Symphony: Part 1
John Adams' Doctor Atomic Symphony: Part 2
John Adams' Doctor Atomic Symphony: Part 3
John Adams: The Death of Klinghoffer (2001) - Night Chorus
John Adams: Harmonium (1980) - excerpt
John Adams - China Gates
Shaker Loops (Shaking and Trembling) by John Adams
John Adams - A Flowering Tree (Finale)
On the Transmigration of Souls - John Adams
John Adams: Slonimsky's Earbox (1996)
John Adams - Tromba Lontana
John Adams - Shaker Loops
Christian Zeal and Activity (John Adams / Edo de Waart & San Francisco Symphony)
John Adams - Pavane: She's So Fine (from "Alleged Dances")
John Adams - Habanera (from "Alleged Dances")
John Adams - Dogjam (from "Alleged Dances")
John Adams - Rag the Bone (from "Alleged Dances")
John Adams - American Berserk [Andrea Rebaudengo, pianoforte]
René Bosc dirige "Roadrunner" (John Adams)
Interview with American Composer John Adams
NEA Opera Honors: Interview with John Adams
Composer John Adams Dishes On Pop Culture
Interview met John Adams
John Adams Harmonielehre recording from MTT & the San Francisco Symphony
Gustavo Dudamel & John Adams | TimesTalks | Interview
John Adams Interview - Part 1
John Adams Interview - Part 2
John Adams Interview - Part 3
Interview with Paul Giamatti star of HBO's John Adams
John Adams talks about the world premiere of his Saxophone Concerto in Sydney
6am: Interview with Indians drummer John Adams
Elton John and Ryan Adams Interview
Amazing interview between Mike Adams and John B Wells - Coast to Coast AM, August 11, 2012
Timothy A. Johnson Discusses His Book on John Adams's Nixon in China
John Adams: A Conversation with Tom Hanks (HBO)
John Luther Adams: The Music of a True Place
John Adams Interview
Tom Wilkinson, Laura Linney and Paul Giamatti winning Golden Globes 2009 for John Adams
Pastor John Adams Rev3 Cedar Point triathlon interview
Kirk Ellis - writer of HBO John Adams series - Interview
Interview with Head Football Coach at John Adams Gary Jackson
SIOR Live! Interview with John Adams, SIOR and Frank Schulz, SIOR