by John Gizzi and Alannah Peters | June 19, 2025
John Adams persuaded Thomas Jefferson to draft the Declaration of Independence. John Adams nominated George Washington for commander in chief of the American Revolutionary militia. John Adams formally established the U.S. Navy.
The patriarch of the storied Adams family played a pivotal role in the establishment of the United States of America.
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But for all the Adamses’ contributions to the formation of America, the family is often forgotten or undervalued. The Adams Memorial Commission wants to change that.
Recognizing the profound and invaluable role the Adams family played in shaping the foundation of our great country, the newly minted commission is dedicated to ensuring the family is honored with the national recognition it so richly deserves.
The Great American Heroes Act, introduced March 23, designates a fitting location — President’s Park, just south of the White House — for the Adams family memorial.