The Adams Chronicles

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Chapter 1: John Adams, Lawyer
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John Adams centers his ambitions on becoming a lawyer of repute and marrying Abigail Smith.
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Chapter 2: John Adams, Revolutionary
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John returns to Braintree after successfully defending the Redcoats, but Hancock soon lures him back into politics.
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Chapter 3: John Adams, Diplomat
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Serving as a diplomat in France with Benjamin Franklin, Adams earns a reputation for rudeness.
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Chapter 4: John Adams, Minister to Great Britain
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After nearly five years of seperation, John's family joins him in Great Britian, where he has been appointed America's first ambassador.
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Chapter 5: John Adams, Vice President
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While Adams acts as America's first Vice President, the nation becomes embroiled in the war between France and Britain.
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Chapter 6: John Adams, President
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War rages in Europe and warring factions threaten Adam's presidency.
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Chapter 7: John Quicy Adams, Diplomat
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Reserved and cool-headed, John Quincy Adams bears little resemblance to his father except in his political prowess.
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Chapter 8: John Quicy Adams, Secretary of State
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As Secretary of State, Adams expands U.S. territory to the Pacific and drafts the Monroe Doctrine.
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Chapter 9: John Quincy Adams, President
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Hampered by negative press from Jackson's camp, Adam's single term is marked by frustrated efforts to institute national improvements.
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Chapter 10: John Quicy Adams, Congressman
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Adams wins a seat in the House, where he serves with more success than he had as president.
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Chapter 11: Charles Francis Adams, Minister to Great Britain
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On the eve of the Civil War, Charles Francis Adams becomes the third generation in the Adams family to be appointed minister to Great Britain.
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Chapter 12: Henry Adams, Historian
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The sons of Charles Francis Adams endeavor to make their own marks on the world.
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Chapter 13: Charles Francis Adams II, Industrialist
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While his brother Henry travels the world, Charles Francis II takes charge of the Union Pacific Railroad.