According to Historian David McCullough “John Adams hasn’t
received the attention he deserves” meaning Adams hasn't been remembered in
history as he should be. I think that
this statement is probably true as Adams is almost remembered as a placeholder
between the great presidents George Washington and Thomas Jefferson not as one
of the main pursers of independence.
John Adams fiercely campaigned at least in the series for independence
and if it wasn't for him independence wouldn’t have been declared so quickly or
at all. John Adams should be placed with men such as Washington and Hamilton,
because although he wasn't present for the revolutionary war he was campaign
for the case abroad. I feel that part of the reason why Adams doesn't have the
place in history he deserves because of his attitude and temperament. As Adams
had more enemies than allies others were more likely to speak badly of him
something Adam’s alludes to in the final episode of the series saying “I consider
the true history of our revolution to be lost forever”.
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