Adams & Jefferson Pass Away Together
Two men tied together during their professional lives, forever tied together in death.
In a strange twist of fate, both Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both died on this date only a few hours apart. It also happened to coincide with the 50th Anniversary signing of the Declaration of Independence.
THOMAS JEFFERSON
Born in Virginia on April 13, 1743, Thomas Jefferson was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He also served as the country’s third President (1801-09) and second Vice-President (1797-1801). Jefferson was also the author of the Declaration of Independence and served as president of the University of Virginia.
JOHN ADAMS
Born in Massachusetts on October 30, 1735, John Adams was one of the Founding Fathers of the United States and served as the second President (1797-1801) and the first Vice-President (1789-97). He was also the father of the 6th President, John Quincy Adams.
One of my favorite founding fathers was Patrick Henry, who like Jefferson, was from Virginia.
I love this photo of Henry I just ran on my story about the importance of dissidents (who are really patriots).
https://billricejr.substack.com/p/the-war-against-the-dissidents