As the second president of the United States and first vice president, John Adams had experienced various types of life in different social positions. Adams, in his early years, tried several professions such as writer, lawyer, public speaker, and congressman. Subsequently, he became one of the leaders of several political fields, such as the American Revolution and foreign relations, whose contributions had influenced the United States Constitution. “People and nations are forged in the fires of adversity,” he said, John Adams was more admirable as a political philosopher than as a politician. ("John Adams")John Adams was born in Braintree (now Quincy), Massachusetts, on October 30, 1735, and is the first of three children in his family. Adams' father, Deacon John Adams, was a humble farmer, who also had a successful career as a local civil servant. Although Adams considered entering the ministry, which his father strongly supported, he still decided to study law, then entered Harvard and earned his bachelor's degree at the age of twenty. To develop his legal practice as an attorney, Adams participated in city government and learned how to deal with city affairs. Meanwhile, he also contributed essays to newspaper offices, which also brought great benefits to Adams' later life. (Shaw 23-24) When Adams was twenty-nine, he married Abigail Smith, born into a very prestigious family and the daughter of a minister. Although most of her education was acquired from her grandmother, she was as knowledgeable and politically intelligent as her husband. Hundreds of letters between the couple showed that Abigail provided Adams with significant help... middle of paper... dent the United States later as well. (Shaw 221) President Adams' final resting place is a crypt beneath the United First Parish Church, located in his hometown of Quincy. Before dying he whispered his last words: "Thomas Jefferson survives." However, Jefferson had actually died a few hours before him. (Shaw, 246)Works Cited"John Adams." The White House. Network. May 4th. 2011.John Adams. Director Tom Hooper. prod. David Coatsworth and Steve Shareshian.Playtone and HBO Films, 2008. Film.Kloppenberg, James. "The Journal of American History." Rev. of John Adams. Director Tom Hooper. prod. David Coatsworth and Steve Shareshian. Playtone and HBOFilms, 2008. Film. (HBO, http://www.hbo.com/films/johnadams/) Shaw, Peter. The character of John Adams. New York: University of North Carolina Press, 1977. Print