Abigail Adams

Born November 22, 1744 in MA

Died 1818

• Wife of 2^nd President John Adams and mother of 6^th President John Quincy Adams.

• Strong believer in the education of women, women’s rights and the abolition of slavery.

• Opinionated, political strategist for her husband John.

• First 1^st Lady to live in the White House!

“Learning is not attained by chance; it must be sought for with ardor and attended to with diligence.”