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Join Jackie Cushman as she shares the vision behind the Adams Memorial and explains why the Adams family's contributions deserve lasting national recognition on the Bold and Blunt Podcast. This conversation highlights the importance of preserving their story for future generations as America approaches its 250th anniversary. Listen to the podcast episode > About the Podcast Washington Times online opinion editor Cheryl Chumley brings her no-holds-barred take on the big issues

The Adams family helped build the foundations of the United States through generations of leadership, diplomacy, and public service. This article examines the growing effort to establish a national Adams Memorial in Washington, D.C., highlighting the family's enduring influence on American history, the vision behind the memorial, and why their story continues to inspire support as the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding. Read the article > About the Author

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, the story of American independence reminds us that every revolution needs a voice. This article explores the pivotal role John Adams played in leading the Continental Congress toward independence, nominating George Washington as commander of the Continental Army, and encouraging Thomas Jefferson to draft the Declaration of Independence. His unwavering leadership helped shape the nation's founding and continues to inspire

The Adams family helped shape the United States through generations of leadership, public service, diplomacy, and civic courage. This article highlights the extraordinary contributions of John Adams, Abigail Adams, John Quincy Adams, Charles Francis Adams Sr., and the broader Adams family, whose influence reached from the American Revolution through the Civil War and beyond. Their enduring legacy continues to inspire the effort to establish a national Adams Memorial in Washin

In this special pocast presentation from Historyman, Adams Memorial Foundation Board President, Jackie Cushman, shares the remarkable story of the Adams family and their lasting impact on the founding and growth of the United States. Learn about the effort to establish a national Adams Memorial in Washington, D.C., and why honoring this extraordinary family is an important part of preserving America's history. About Historyman Hosted by historian Eric K. Barnes, the Historyma

The effort to establish a national Adams Memorial continues to gain support as plans move forward for a lasting tribute in Washington, D.C. This article highlights the vision behind the memorial, the leadership guiding the project, and the important role supporters play in helping honor John Adams, Abigail Adams, John Quincy Adams, and the generations of the Adams family whose service helped shape the United States. Read the article > About the Author Luke Lukert is a reporte

The legacy of John Adams extends beyond the founding of the United States to the values he lived each day as a husband and father. Through heartfelt letters to Abigail Adams and their children, this article offers a glimpse into the personal sacrifices made by one of America's greatest statesmen as he worked to secure liberty for future generations. It is a powerful reminder that the Adams family's legacy was built not only through public service, but through an unwavering de

As America approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding, renewed attention is being placed on the remarkable legacy of the Adams family and the effort to establish a national Adams Memorial in Washington, D.C. This article highlights the work of the Adams Memorial Commission and The Adams Memorial Foundation as they advance plans to honor John Adams, Abigail Adams, John Quincy Adams, Louisa Catherine Adams, Charles Francis Adams, and Henry Adams. Their generations of lead

The Adams family played a pivotal role in shaping the United States, yet their contributions are often overshadowed by other figures from the nation's founding era. In this article, historian Brooks D. Simpson examines the remarkable public service careers of John Adams, John Quincy Adams, and Abigail Adams, highlighting their influence on American independence, diplomacy, constitutional government, and the fight against slavery. Their enduring impact on the nation underscore

The story of American independence cannot be told without the Adams family. In recognition of the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord, this article examines the pivotal role John Adams, Abigail Adams, and future generations of the Adams family played in the founding and development of the United States. Their legacy of leadership, civic responsibility, and service to country remains a powerful reminder of why a national Adams Memorial deserves a place in

The Adams Memorial Foundation is proud to announce the launch of its Adams Public Service Award, honoring the enduring legacy of John Adams and his remarkable family. This new scholarship program recognizes graduating high school seniors who demonstrate exceptional civic responsibility, community leadership, and service. Inspired by the integrity and selfless public service of the Adams family, from John and Abigail Adams to John Quincy, Louisa Catherine, and Charles Francis

The legacy of the Adams family extends far beyond the founding of the United States. In this thoughtful reflection, Andrew Young explores how the principles championed by John Adams, Abigail Adams, and John Quincy Adams continue to inspire generations of Americans, including those who dedicated their lives to advancing civil rights and equality. From the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution to the fight against slavery and the landmark Amistad case, the Adams

The Adams family played a remarkable role in shaping the United States through generations of leadership, public service, diplomacy, and civic engagement. In this article written by Jackie G. Cushman, readers will explore the lasting contributions of John Adams, Abigail Adams, John Quincy Adams, Charles Francis Adams, and other members of this influential American family whose impact stretched from the Revolutionary War through the Civil War. Their extraordinary legacy contin

H.R. 2306, The Adams Memorial – Great American Heroes Act, introduced this week by Rep. John Moolenaar (R-MI), renews momentum to construct the long-deserved Adams Memorial, honoring one of America’s most influential founding families. This legislation extends the authorization to build the Adams Memorial to 2032 and identifies an appropriate location to place it, President’s Park, just south of the White House. This development sets the stage for a fitting tribute to John Ad

As America approaches its 250th birthday in 2026, it is time to recognize one of our most foundational figures: John Adams. Known as the “voice” of the Revolution, Adams’ contributions to American independence and governance shaped the early republic, leaving a monumental legacy still felt today. This anniversary is especially significant, as it also marks 200 years since Adams’ passing in 1826. Yet despite his enormous influence, there is no national memorial honoring him in

Few families have had a greater impact on the course of American history than the Adams family. Originally published in The American Spectator, this article by our Scholar Marianne Holdzkom examines the lasting contributions of John Adams, Abigail Adams, John Quincy Adams, and their descendants. Their leadership helped shape the nation from the Revolutionary War through the Civil War and beyond. It also highlights the importance of establishing a national Adams Memorial in Wa

The Adams Memorial Foundation project was started in November 2001. Since then, many interested parties have lent their time and passion to help further this project. In January of 2024, with presidential and congressional appointments to the Adams Memorial Commission finalized, the commission met for the first time with the goal of making the memorial a reality. The presidential appointees created the Adams Memorial Foundation to develop a strategic plan to build the memoria