The life of one of the USA's Founding Fathers, its second President, and his role in the nation's first 50 years.
Adapted from David McCullough's Pulitzer Prize-winning biography, this lavish seven-part miniseries chronicles the life of Founding Father John Adams, starting with the Boston Massacre of 1770 through his years as an ambassador in Europe, then his terms as vice president and president of the United States, up to his death on July 4, 1826.
Aired: Mar 16, 2008 Firebrand Sam Adams tries to dissuade cousin John from defending redcoats in ...
Aired: Mar 16, 2008 After the Battles of Lexington and Concord, John Adams becomes the voice for ...
Aired: Mar 23, 2008 John and John Quincy sail to France to join Benjamin Franklin as part of the ...
Aired: Mar 30, 2008 Adams is able to secure a loan from the Dutch for his fledgling country as Ab...
Aired: Apr 6, 2008 Frustrated in his undefined role as Vice-President, Adams is at odds with Jef...
Aired: Apr 13, 2008 After Adams becomes President continues Washington's policy of neutrality bet...
Aired: Apr 20, 2008 While in retirement in Peacefield, Adams looks back at his public life with s...
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