Adams, JOHN

1735-1826. Second Pres. U. S. He represented Ma . in Colonial Congre 1774; was a member of committee which framed Declaration of Independence; Commi ioner to France 1777, plenipotentiary to treat for peace with Great Britain 1779, Minister to England 1785-87; Vice-Pres. U. S. 1789; Pres. 1797-1801; defeated for a second term by Jefferson.