Kirk said that the basis of the appointment would be John Adams' leadership of the Senate while he was George Washington's ...
In 1788, when John Adams returned from Europe to a hero's ... the President Adams' primary role as vice president was as president of the Senate. He was meant to preside over proceedings ...
The chief justice of the Supreme Court traditionally reads the oath of office to the incoming president, but the vice president has more flexibility.
John Adams and Abigail Smith meet for the first ... He returns to Philadelphia in November to preside over the Senate. December: Adams narrowly defeats Jefferson in the presidential election.
On March 4, 1801, John Adams rose before dawn. It was his last day as president, and he was leaving Washington in defeat. Adams had no intention of staying for the inauguration of Thomas Jefferson ...