David McCullough's John Adams

In 2001, David McCullough's Pulitzer prizewinning and bestselling biography John Adams rediscovered our second president and revealed fascinating aspects of his life that few had known before. Here is additional background and historical context that can help you better understand McCullough's brilliantly written and illuminating portrait: Why do some consider Adams to be the first "real" U.S. president? How might Adams fare if he were a candidate today? What are Adams's greatest political legacies?