John Adams

John Adams (30 October &#91;O.S. 19 October] 1735–4 July 1826) was an American statesman, diplomat and political theorist. Recognized as one of the most influential Founding Fathers of the United States, he was the second President of the nation (1797–1801). As highly educated lawyer, Adams was a prominent public figure in Boston. As a conservative Federalist, he represented Enlightenment values promoting republicanism.