Adams had many accomplishments throughout his life. While a congressman he was able to accompany many signings to pass laws. Adams was also able to sign the Declaration of Independence in July 4, 1776. In 1789 George Washington was elected the first president of the United States. Under him stood John Adams as vice president. Helping and involving himself into Washington's presidency. Adams once stated “ A government of laws, and not of men.” This statement tells you how Adams saw the government he was working for.
In 1796 Adams is elected president with Thomas Jefferson as his vice president. Adams accomplished many thing during his presidency. One of his greatest accomplishments that describe him as a good president is he created the U.S. Navy. In order to protect his country he had a whole militarized organization to [protect …show more content…
Writing to Benjamin Rush, Jefferson once said “Mr. Adams was honest as a politician as well as a man… I have the same good opinion to Mr. Adams which I ever has. I know him to be an honest man and a able one, with his pen, and he was a powerful advocate on the floor of congress.” Through Jefferson's eyes Adams was a role model. A person he could look up to. Jefferson states "His vanity is a lineament in his character which had entirely escaped me. His want of taste I had observed. Notwithstanding all this he has a sound head on substantial points, and I think he has integrity." Thomas Jefferson is now seeing what a great leader Adams was and how he presented himself for his