PHILADELPHIA - If you've ever wondered how John Adams became president, this article is for you.Learn more about his history and political career in this time-honored city.If you haven't been to Philadelphia, now is the time to visit! Here are some of the things you'll want to know.Then,get ready for a wonderful day filled with history!Visiting Philadelphia will allow you to learn more about the man himself.


PHILADELPHIA - The United States Constitution was ratified on December 7, 1787, by five states: Pennsylvania, Georgia, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.Other states opposed the document because it did not safeguard their basic political rights.All fifty states eventually ratified the Constitution,except for the District of Columbia.It was drafted by James Madison,who subsequently served as President of the United States from 1789 to 1794.


PHILADELPHIA - If you have ever wondered how the founding fathers spent time in Philadelphia, it's best to start by visiting Independence Hall and the National Park Service. The National Park Service operates Independence Hall and Independence National Historic Park, as well as the Graff House, which was demolished after Jefferson's death in 1792. The Graff House also featured a short film about the Declaration of Independence and period pieces. A few centuries later, you can visit the Jefferson House itself.


PHILADELPHIA - In 1776, 56 delegates from 12 colonies met in Philadelphia to address the Coercive or Intolerable Acts.  These acts were designed to punish the colonies for the Boston Tea Party. John Adams and Samuel Adams were delegated to the meeting. Peyton Randolph, a prominent Virginia leader and George Washington's close friend was elected as the first president of the Continental Congress.The group agreed to meet again on May 10,1776,to discuss the Coercive Acts.