[lockeliberty]

I read a 2 volume set on John Adams by an author who's last name I believe is Page. These books are rather extensive and after reading them you understand how much influence Adam's had over the Continential Congress. Also, Adam's wrote a detailed defense of the Constitution while an ambassador in London. Overall Adams may have been the most influential founding father we had. His efforts in securing loans from the Dutch, French, and Prussians may have been the decisive factor in defeating the British.

[Lady In Blue]

Thanks for your post. I was just sitting here trying to remember who said the following: "If Washington is the Father of the Nation,then John Adams is the mid-wife." I think that's a great quote.I'm sure all of the Founding Fathers had worries but none and to the extent of Adams!God bless him for his labors and sacrifices for this country!

[Lady In Blue]

Overall Adams may have been the most influential founding father we had. His efforts in securing loans from the Dutch, French, and Prussians may have been the decisive factor in defeating the British.

Agreed! This new born country was so poor and with so little credit but due to Adams diplomatic skills,he was able to get the U.S.first loan from the Dutch.