I pray Heaven to bestow the best of Blessings on this House, and all that shall hereafter inhabit it. May none but honest and wise men ever rule under this roof.

John Adams

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John Adams

Second president of the United States (1735-1826). Founding Father, Declaration drafter, first vice-president, one-term president. His refusal of war with France cost him re-election. He died on independence's jubilee.

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