Today in History: Abigail Adams

John Adams to Abigail Adams [Dec. 3, 1775]
Today in History–October 25–the Library of Congress features Abigail Adams, who was married to John Adams on this day in 1764. Abigail Adams was well educated and her husband frequently discussed political issues with her. Learn more about this famous first lady and first mother who was also a staunch supporter of women’s rights by visiting the Today in History section, then click the links below to access more primary sources related to Abigail Adams.

Abigail Adams image set

Abigail Adams books & articles

Letters of Mrs. Adams, the wife of John Adams (1840)

Abigail Adams & Thomas Jefferson correspondence

Search the Century of Lawmaking for a New Nation collection using the keywords abigail adams to access letters from John to Abigail (mainly) during the Continental Congress

Abigail & John Adams correspondence Massachusetts Historical Society

Abigail Adams obituary 1818

Abigail Adams brief bio National Women’s History Museum

Abigail Adams, His [John Adams’] Better Half America’s Library

Remember the Ladies Timeless Stories from the Library

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