The Adams Chronicles
Chronicles the story of the Adams political family over a 150-year span, including John Adams (drafter and signer of the Declaration, accomplished diplomat, and the 2nd President of the U.S.), his wife Abigail Adams, his son John Quincy Adams (acclaimed Secretary of State, the 6th President, and prominent abolitionist Congressman), grandson Charles Francis Adams, Congressman and Ambassador to Great Britain during the Civil War, and much-heralded members of the fourth generation Henry Brooks Adams, the historian and author of the novel Democracy, and Charles Francis Adams II, the industrialist.
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Season 1
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Chapter 2: John Adams, Revolutionary
Adams returns to Braintree after successfully defending the Redcoats, but Hancock soon lures him back into politics.
Jan 27, 1976 -
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Chapter 4: John Adams, Minister to Great Britain
After nearly five years of separation, Adams' family joins him in Great Britian, where he has been appointed America's first ambassador.
Feb 10, 1976 -
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Chapter 5: John Adams, Vice President
With General George Washington as President, Adams becomes Vice-President and head of the Senate. When Jefferson's Republicans and Hamilton's Federalists have strongly conflicting views over the French Revolutionary war, Adams finds himself in the middle.
Feb 17, 1976 -
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Chapter 7: John Quincy Adams, Diplomat
In Ghent, Adams and his delegation struggle to negotiate an end to the War of 1812.
Mar 2, 1976 · 60m -
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Chapter 10: John Quincy Adams, Congressman
Adams wins a seat in the House, where he serves with more success than he had as President.
Mar 23, 1976 -
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Chapter 12: Henry Adams, Historian
The sons of Charles Francis Adams endeavor to make their own marks on the world.
Apr 6, 1976