Season 1, Episode 2-John Adams and Braintree

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Listen as we uncover why John Adams was the way he was: how his childhood and upbringing informed his later demeanor, and became the Founding Father we knew and…respected. Learn about John’s childhood, early political career, education, and family, as well as his birthplace!

Make sure to listen to John Adams’ “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 2, “John Adams and Peacefield” on his home!

Also, listen to John Adams’ “Visiting the Presidents” Episode from Season 3, “John Adams’ Tomb” for his gravesite!

John Adams’ Birthplace and the Adams National Historical Park site.

Visual Tour of Adams birthsite and other Adams buildings from Google Arts & Culture.

From My June 2019 Visit!

From My June 2022 Visit!

John Adams Birthplace: 133 Franklin Street, Quincy, Massachusetts.

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1. S3 E8 Martin Van Buren's Tomb 49:07
2. S3 E7 Andrew Jackson's Tomb 53:53
3. S3 E6 John Quincy Adams' Tomb 47:25
4. S3 E5 James Monroe's Tomb 46:09
5. S3 E4 James Madison's Tomb 38:58

Recommended Reading for John Adams

McCullough, David. John Adams

Ferling, John. John Adams: A Life

Bernstein, R.B. The Education of John Adams

Abrams, Dan. John Adams Under Fire: The Founding Father’s Fight for Justice in the Boston Massacre Murder Trial