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The Mission of the Adams Memorial Foundation

The Adams Memorial Foundation is a national, nonpartisan 501(c)(3) organization entrusted with advancing a permanent memorial to the Adams family in Washington and inspiring our nation. 

The Adamses demonstrated to the world that ideas, with hard work and determination, can change an entire nation for the better. The family members exemplified character, the power of ideas, and a commitment to public service. 

Charles Francis Adams, descendant of the John Adams US Presidential Family
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Building What America Deserves

The Adams Memorial Foundation is dedicated to commemorating the core values embodied by John Adams, the second U.S. president, and his family. The Foundation’s goal is to build a memorial in our nation’s capital to the Adams family, whose members included John, Abigail, John Quincy, Louisa Catherine, Charles, and Henry.

Louisa Adams with the Adams Memorial Foundation Logo Layered in front and behind
“Now is the time to reignite their American spirit and foster hope for our future by honoring them.”

Jackie G. Cushman | President of the Board

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The Adams Memorial Foundation is a national, nonpartisan organization entrusted with advancing a permanent memorial to the Adams family in Washington, D.C., to inspire our nation.

The Adams Memorial Foundation is recognized as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization by the IRS, EIN 32-0763090.

Working in conjunction with the The Adams Memorial Commission.

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