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Richardson, James D. (James Daniel), 1843-1914 |
| Title |
A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents. Volume 1, part 2: John Adams
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 31.8 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, David Garcia and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team.
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| Summary |
"A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents" by James D. Richardson is a historical compilation likely created in the late 19th century. This volume contains an extensive collection of important documents, speeches, and communications from U.S. Presidents, focusing particularly on the life and presidency of John Adams. The opening of this volume provides a thorough introduction to John Adams, outlining his early life, education, and pivotal moments that shaped his political career leading to the presidency. It highlights Adams's significant contributions to American independence, including his role in the Declaration of Independence and his time as a diplomat in Europe. The beginning also features Adams's inaugural address, where he reflects on the challenges facing the nascent nation and expresses his commitment to governance based on civic virtue and the principles of liberty. The text captures the political climate of the time and sets the stage for his subsequent communications with Congress during a period marked by international tensions, particularly with France. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
J: Political science
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| Subject |
United States -- Politics and government
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- Sources
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| Subject |
Presidents -- United States
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| Subject |
Adams, John, 1735-1826
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
10894 |
| Release Date |
Jan 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 31, 2004 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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