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Adams, John
Adams, John (1735–1826) US Federalist statesman, 2nd President of the USA (1797–1801). He was a key figure in the drafting of the Declaration of Independence (1776), and was minister to Britain (1785–88).
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Adams, USA: The family name endures on Quincy's streets
Newspaper article from: The Patriot Ledger Quincy, MA; 5/16/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...when the U.S. Mint launches a new John Adams dollar coin in ceremonies here...and Adams Shore Supermarket to the John Adams Continuing Care Center in South Quincy...notable women in history." The John Adams Continuing Care Center makes a similar...
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Adams family values ; Descendants of two presidents hold dear a legacy intertwined with the nation's past
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe; 9/2/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...sit in the chair in which President John Adams died and wear the founding father...Adams, 65, seventh in line from John Adams, played with his cousins as a child...They might roll around the land that John Adams tromped on and pick apples from trees...
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Henry Adams and the Making of America.(Book review)
Magazine article from: Parameters; 9/22/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...insights. Now, unlike in John Wayne's America, he takes on a written text, Henry Adams's History of the United...scholars have assumed that Adams wrote in a spirit of revenge...had deposed his forebear John Adams. Wills rejects such approaches...
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Adams Laboratories Announces Retirement of John Adams, Sr. and Appointment of Mark Gainor as Interim Chief Executive Officer.
PR Newswire; 5/1/2003; 700+ words
; ...announced that effective today, John Q. Adams, Sr. will retire as Chief Executive...at which I can retire," said John Q. Adams Sr., Chairman of Adams Laboratories...further build upon our success." John Q. Adams, Sr. is the founder and current...
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John Adams must be smiling.(The Providence Journal)
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service; 6/20/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...second president. And late in life, John Adams wondered if anyone had noticed...always would be. Being human _ and John Adams was, if nothing else, intensely...his contribution is under way. ``John Adams,'' an irresistibly readable 651...
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Adams wins first with friends' help
Magazine article from: National Dragster; 8/13/2004; ; 700+ words
; ...with me and dial me in," said Adams. "Then I sold my businesses...up." With Smith's help, Adams ran a 10.90 in round one and...three before facing off against John Dalrymple's 150-mph Camaro...has a 150-mph car," said Adams. "He said, 'Don't worry...
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Football: Adams family dynasty still the main voice of the Beehive; NON-LEAGUE NEWS Inside View STUDLEY FC.(Sport)
Newspaper article from: Birmingham Mail (England); 12/22/2007; 700+ words
; ...guiding light of his father John Adams. Lee first surfaced as...relegation." Then, before Adams realised what was happening, his father John left Moor Green - to become...you've guessed it, with John Adams in charge. They were prevented...
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For Adams, happiness is proving L.A. wrong.(Knight Ridder Newspapers)
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service; 3/21/2002; ; 700+ words
; ...doctor Frank Jobe a few days later, according to Adams, Jobe said Adams needed Tommy John surgery - an elbow procedure that can require more...doctor. I guess he's running the team now," Adams said. "I knew I hadn't blown my arm out...
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Gerry Adams, Sinn Fein leader, takes push for peace to Detroit. (Originated from Knight-Ridder Newspapers)
Newspaper article from: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service; 9/26/1994; ; 700+ words
; ...the peace table. But, Adams said, British Prime Minister John Major has dragged his feet...process from stalling, said Adams. ``This could be John Major's moment in history...to seize the moment,'' Adams said. Adams said Monday...
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ADAMS SEEKS GOP NOD TO BATTLE LINK | 30TH DISTRICT: GREEN OAKS MAYOR SAYS KEY ISSUE IS TRAFFIC GRIDLOCK
Newspaper article from: News-Sun, The (Waukegan, IL); 9/16/1999; 700+ words
; ...WAUKEGAN -- Green Oaks Mayor Tom Adams, calling traffic "gridlock...said Lake County GOP Chairman John Schulien. Among those who have...to meet their needs," said Adams, speaking in the lobby of the...children of the 30th District." Adams, noting his longtime service...
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Adams, John Quincy
Encyclopedia entry from: West's Encyclopedia of American Law
ADAMS, JOHN QUINCY John Quincy Adams was more than just the sixth president of the United States. He...Bunker Hill. He was the son of the nation's second president, john adams. And he was a successful diplomat. Chosen president by the House...
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Adams, Johnny
Book article from: Contemporary Musicians
...his singing fame as Dr. John, became a local hit...though, did not launch Adams to stardom. Years later...remarked on the passion in Adams’ performance...x2026; Born Lathen John Adams on January 5, 1932, in...
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Adams, Ryan
Book article from: Contemporary Musicians
...divorced, a then nine-year-old Adams spent more time with his grandmother...way, by accident,” Adams told Elton John in Interview. Initially he listened...Husker Du and Black Flag. At 15, Adams dropped out of school, worked at...
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Adams, Samuel
Encyclopedia entry from: U*X*L Encyclopedia of World Biography
...bandleader had peaked. Declining power Adams served in the Continental Congress...where he would fit into the scheme. Adams served in the 1779 Massachusetts constitutional...convention, where he allowed his cousin, John Adams (1735–1826), to do...
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Adams, John
Book article from: Contemporary Musicians
John Adams Composer Moved to California Debate Over...either intellectual rigor or expression. John Adams, who could be considered a successor to...most influential of all—is John Adams.... The least ‘minimal...
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