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John Adams (October 30 [O.S. October 19] 1735 â July 4, 1826) was an American lawyer, author, statesman, and diplomat. He served as the second President of the United States (1797â1801) and the first Vice President (1789â97) and, as a Founding Father, he was a leader of American independence from Great Britain. Adams was a political theorist in the Age of Enlightenment who promoted republicanism and a strong central government.
Thomas Jefferson-Mini Biography (TV-PG; 4:17) Thomas Jefferson was was a draftsman of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, the nation's first secretary of state, second vice president and third president. As President, he was responsible for the Louisiana Purchase.