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Founding Father’s Day: John Adams’s Parental and Patriotic Duty

A letter from President John Adams to his wife Abigail and their children


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 devotion to family, duty, and country.



About the Author

Jackie G. Cushman is President of The Adams Memorial Foundation and Chair of the Adams Memorial Commission. She is leading the effort to establish a national memorial honoring the Adams family and their extraordinary legacy of service, leadership, and dedication to the American experiment.

 
 
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