John Adams (c. 1735 –1826) was 2nd President of the United States under the Constitution. He was later defeated for re-election by Thomas Jefferson, who became our 3rd President. On the day of July 4th, 1826 both men were dying, and this was also the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. While on his deathbed, Adams received word that Jefferson was still alive. His last words were:
“Jefferson survives? … Damn!”Infamous Last Words: John Adams (c. 1735 –1826)
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