In 1788, when John Adams ... became the president; the candidate with the second most became vice president. With 69 votes, Washington was elected president unanimously. Adams came in second ...

March 4: Adams is sworn in as the second president of the United States. June 1: Adams appoints John Quincy minister to Prussia. Fearing his father will be charged with nepotism, he hesitates ...

However, with training and time, John was able to refine his skills. As a member of the Federalist Party, Adams decided to run for the presidency. He lost and became Vice-president to George ...

From the moment John Adams entered ... and domestic policy. Adams inherited the crisis with France from Washington, as well as much of his cabinet. But the former vice president lacked the stature ...