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Now Is the Time for a John Adams Memorial

John Adams signature on a check from 1776


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 Washington, D.C., ensuring that future generations can learn from and be inspired by their remarkable legacy.



About The Author & Our Scholar

Marianne Holdzkom is an associate professor of history at Kennesaw State University, a scholar for The Adams Memorial Foundation, and the author of Remembering John Adams: The Second President in History, Memory and Popular Culture.

 
 
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