| Genres: | Drama, History, Adolescent |
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He is one of America’s least understood and most underestimated Founding Fathers, the second President of the United States, John Adams. From HBO Film…
Etter Boston-massakren blir John Adams upopulær når han blir forsvarsadvokat for de britiske soldatene. Han blir tilbudt en plass i den kontinentale kongressen. Etter en tale for velgerne begir han seg mot Philadelphia og en usikker framtid.
After viewing the dead and wounded on the battlefield of Concord, John Adams takes up the cause of Independence. Frustrated by the caution of delegates from colonies that do not share Massachusetts plight, the inexperienced politician is abrasive, obnoxious and even insulting. But with the advice of Abigail and Ben Franklin he soon learns he has allies, to cultivate them, to bide his time and to seize opportunities. Following John's nomination, George Washington takes charge of the army and enjoys successes despite supply shortages. Back at home, Abigail and the children risk supporting the war effort in most tangible ways but find Mother Nature more threatening.
Adams blir sammen med Benjamin Franklin utsending i Frankrike og tar med sønnen John Quincy dit. Det skjærer seg mellom Adams og Franklin. Adams drar til Holland for å samle bidrag, uten hell. Senere blir han syk og kan ikke lenger hjelpe revolusjonen.
Britene kapitulerer ved Yorktown. Adams og Abigail gjenforenes i Paris. Adams blir nasjonens første ambassadør i Storbritannia. Georg III anerkjenner USA. Adams og Abigail vender tilbake til Boston. Presidentvalget nærmer seg og privatlivet må vike.
Elected America's first Vice President, Adams is scolded by Abigail for his vanity, and is frustrated by his exclusion from President Washington's inner circle. He also sees his friendship with Jefferson, the new Secretary of State, strained by the ongoing British-French conflict. Though he's vilified for casting an unpopular swing vote in the Senate that ratifies a U.S./British treaty, Adams ends up being elected President in 1796--by a mere three votes over Jefferson. As Adams tours his presidential residence with Abigail, they find it stripped bare by his predecessor's staff. Undaunted, Abigail tries to rally her husband out of a melancholy brought on by the burdens of the presidency--and the nation's uncertain future.
Following the peace treaty with England President Adams struggles to avoid war with France despite pressure from his Federalist cabinet and French provocation. John finds the price of peace to his career and the price of his long career of public service to his family is indeed high.
Adams skriver sine memoarer. Hans kone Abigail dør av tyfus og datteren av kreft. Adams og Jefferson innleder en korrespondanse som leger gamle sår og varer livet ut. 4. juli 1826 dør John Adams 90 år gammel – på samme dag som Jefferson.
