people you should know John Adams


	people you should know John Adams

djmiller417

4-17-2009 12:48 PM

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4-17-2009 12:50 PM

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He didn't own slaves either. Didn't believe in it.

He is also well known for being the cousin of Samuel Adams. EVERYBODY knows ol Sam.

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