Did you know that John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died on the same day?
July 4, 1826
Amazingly, they each took their last breath on the 50th anniversary of the signing of the
Declaration of Independence.
John Adams, the country’s second president was 90 years old when he uttered his last words, “Jefferson survives.” There was no way for him to know that the country’s third president, Jefferson, 82, had passed away five hours earlier at his home in Monticello.
As we celebrate the 240th anniversary of the birth of this great nation I’d like to think Adams and Jefferson would be proud and astounded at our progress. And lest you think they’d be disappointed in our political discourse – just look back at their respective political campaigns! Can you imagine if they’d had Twitter!
HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY 4th MY FELLOW AMERICANS!
This is an interesting pair. They wrote letters for decades though they started out with different views. I need to read them again. The way they shared the same death, is bizarre. Thank you!
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I’m an American history nut and I love the story of how Adams & Jefferson’s relationship evolved over the years. As elder statesman they became pen pals and renewed their friendship 🇱🇷Happy 4th
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