John Adams

Join or Die

Join or Die

1h 10min - 'Join or Die.' Boston, 1770. In the aftermath of the Boston Massacre, John Adams takes the defense of the accused British soldiers.

Independence

1h 31min - 'Independence.' Adams wins over skeptical delegates in the charge to declare independence in July of 1776.

Don't Tread On Me

1h 8min - 'Don't Tread On Me.' 1777. Adams is appointed Minister Plenipotentiary to France along with Benjamin Franklin.

Reunion

1h 5min - 'Reunion.' 1781. Adams joyously learns the British surrendered to Washington at Yorktown and reunites with Abigail in Paris.

Unite or Die

1h 1min - 'Unite or Die.' Elected America's first VP, Adams is frustrated by his exclusion from President Washington's inner circle.

Unnecessary War

1h 19min - 'Unnecessary War.' Abandoned by Jefferson for retaining Washington's cabinet, President Adams holds firm on keeping the nation out of war.

Peacefield

1h 2min - 'Peacefield.' In retirement, Adams starts writing his memoirs, then endures a series of tragedies.

Peacefield