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This seven-part epic miniseries event explores American history through one of its greatest founding fathers, a fiercely independent spirit whose unwavering vision steered America through a tumultuous period.
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IndependenceFollowing a fruitless session of the Continental Congress, a sabbatical at Adams' Braintree farm is disrupted by news of the attack on Lexington and Concord. - 02
Don't Tread on MeA new period of separation from Abigail looms when Adams is appointed Minister Plenipotentiary to France along with Benjamin Franklin. - 03
Unite or DieElected America's first Vice President, Adams is scolded by Abigail for his vanity, and is frustrated by his exclusion from President Washington's inner circle.
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Join or DieMarch 16, 2008Boston: In the aftermath of the Boston Massacre - a deadly street confrontation between American colonists and an occupying British brigade - S01E02
Season's bestIndependenceMarch 16, 2008Following a fruitless session of the Continental Congress, a sabbatical at Adams' Braintree farm is disrupted by news of the attack on Lexin - S01E03
Don't Tread on MeMarch 23, 2008A new period of separation from Abigail looms when Adams is appointed Minister Plenipotentiary to France along with Benjamin Franklin. - S01E04
ReunionMarch 30, 2008Convalescing in Holland, Adams learns of the British surrender to Washington at Yorktown. The Dutch, unwilling to part with their money duri - S01E05
Unite or DieApril 6, 2008Elected America's first Vice President, Adams is scolded by Abigail for his vanity, and is frustrated by his exclusion from President Washin - S01E06
Unnecessary WarApril 13, 2008Abandoned by Jefferson for retaining Washington's cabinet, President Adams holds firm on keeping the nation out of war, despite French aggre - S01E07
PeacefieldApril 20, 2008In retirement, Adams starts writing his memoirs, then endures a series of tragedies.
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