John Adams: 2nd President of the United States Poster

John Adams was the second President of the United States, serving from 1797 to 1801. He was born on October 30, 1735, in Braintree, Massachusetts (now Quincy), and he played a crucial role in the American Revolution and the founding of the United States. Before his presidency, John Adams served as the first Vice President of the United States under President George Washington from 1789 to 1797. Adams was a member of the Federalist Party and played a significant role in shaping the early government of the United States. Notable aspects of his presidency include the XYZ Affair, the passage of the Alien and Sedition Acts, and the Quasi-War with France. After his presidency, he retired to his home in Massachusetts and had a distinguished career as a statesman and writer. John Adams died on July 4, 1826, on the same day as Thomas Jefferson, which was also the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. When John Adams was President of the United States, there were 15 stars on the U.S. flag. This version of the flag, known as the "Star-Spangled Banner," featured 15 stars and 15 stripes. It was adopted on May 1, 1795, following the admission of Vermont and Kentucky as the 14th and 15th states, respectively. This design was used during the early years of Adams' presidency. However, the flag's design changed with the admission of new states, eventually leading to the 13 stripes and 50 stars that are present on the modern U.S. flag.