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The Story of America: John and Abigail Adams

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A modern dramatized video series from the White House and Hillsdale College telling the story of John and Abigail Adams during the American Revolution.

This modern video dramatizes Abigail Adams's life and role alongside John Adams during the Revolution.

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The Story of America: John and Abigail Adams. The White House Salute to America 250 Task Force, 2026.

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What it is

This is a modern video produced by the White House Salute to America 250 Task Force in partnership with Hillsdale College. It is part of a history series dramatizing key figures and events of the American Revolution, including John and Abigail Adams.

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This video is not a primary source from Abigail Adams's own time, but a modern retelling meant to inspire patriotic reflection on the Revolution. It shows how modern institutions choose to present historical figures like the Adamses to new audiences, often emphasizing heroism and national identity.

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