Abigail Adams
Second First Lady of the United States
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About Abigail Adams
Abigail Adams was the second First Lady of the United States.
Her Highlights/Legacy
She is known as the first Second Lady and the second First Lady of the United States. She is best known for the 1200 letters between her and President Adams, which are filled with discussions on government, politics, as well as their relationship and marriage.
She is considered to be one of the most remarkable woman in American history.
Her Personal Life
She was married to politician and 2nd President of the United States, John Adams. Together, they had 6 children.
Fun Facts
She has been portrayed by many actresses in films, plays and TV series, such as Laura Linney, Leora Dana and Virginia Vestoff.
Education
Adams was educated at home and the family had an extensive library which enabled her read English and French literature.
History
She filled the role of wife of the first minister to the court of St James in Britain.
Rumors about Her
She was so active in the country’s politics that she was sometimes called “Mrs. President”.
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Famous quotes by Abigail Adams
Arbitrary power is like most other things which are very hard, very liable to be broken.Abigail Adams
Do not put such unlimited power into the hands of husbands. Remember all men would be tyrants if they could.Abigail Adams
I am more and more convinced that man is a dangerous creature and that power, whether vested in many or a few, is ever grasping, and like the grave, cries, 'Give, give.'Abigail Adams
I've always felt that a person's intelligence is directly reflected by the number of conflicting points of view he can entertain simultaneously on the same topic.Abigail Adams
If we mean to have heroes, statesmen and philosophers, we should have learned women.Abigail Adams
Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and diligence.Abigail Adams
Well, knowledge is a fine thing, and mother Eve thought so but she smarted so severely for hers, that most of her daughters have been afraid of it since.Abigail Adams
Wisdom and penetration are the fruit of experience, not the lessons of retirement and leisure. Great necessities call out great virtues.Abigail Adams
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