Draggingtree Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 Oct 25, 1764: John Adams marries Abigail SmithOn this day in 1764, future President John Adams marries Abigail Smith. This devoted couple's prolific correspondence during their married life has provided entertainment and a glimpse of early American life for generations of history buffs. Future first lady Abigail Adams was the daughter of a parson. She was home-taught and read everything from the classics to contemporary law. When she met her future husband, Adams appreciated her intellect and outspokenness. Both were staunch Federalists and abolitionists, but when their views did diverge, Abigail never hesitated to debate her husband on political or social matters. Their letters to each other during long absences imposed by his ministerial duties in France and England have been archived, published and analyzed in great detail. They discuss an array of public issues of concern to early Americans and shed a special light on the debate over the role of women in the new nation. http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/john-adams-marries-abigail-smith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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