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John Adams's Presidency
John Adams was born in Massachusetts in October 30, 1735. Educated at Harvard University, he wanted the colonies to been independent from England. After two terms as vice president, Adams became president[.] He was the first president to live in the White House. On his first night there Adams wrote, "May none but honest and wise men ever rule under this roof." John Adams served 1 term.

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