Adams John

Adams

, John 1735-1826.

The first vice president (1789-1797) and second president (1797-1801) of the United States. He was a major figure during the American Revolution, the drafting of the Declaration of Independence, and the shaping of the Constitution.

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Former professional footballer Tony Adams JOHN PHILLIPS

Adams is new RFL president; ex-england footballer to take rugby role

ADAMS John James M.B.E (Of Ashton's Fishmongers) Peacefully on Aug 31, 2016 at Llandough Hospital, aged 85, John; beloved husband of Jean, loving father of Nick, Jonathan, Simon and their partners, adored grandfather of Gemma, Colleen and Chloe.

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made hundreds of people love her as much as they admired her." Despite Dykstra's efforts, the Clover Adams John Hays knew is not the one I now know.