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John Adams
6th April 2008 1 hour 1 min Season 1 Episode 5

John Adams chaffs under the mantle of Vice President for its utter lack of authority and responsibility. Despite his abhorrence of the divisiveness of political parties John is drawn to the Federalist camp favoring a strong executive. Divisions even reach into the President's cabinet, exacerbated by war in Europe.

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Season 1 · Episode 6

Unnecessary War

Following the peace treaty with England President Adams struggles to avoid war with France despite pressure from his Federalist cabinet and French provocation. John finds the price of peace to his career and the price of his long career of public service to his family is indeed high.
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01 Paul Giamatti profile Paul Giamattias John Adams 02 Laura Linney profile Laura Linneyas Abigail Adams 03 Stephen Dillane profile Stephen Dillaneas Thomas Jefferson 04 Danny Huston profile Danny Hustonas Samuel Adams 05 David Morse profile David Morseas George Washington 06 Sarah Polley profile Sarah Polleyas Abigail Adams Smith 07 Tom Wilkinson profile Tom Wilkinsonas Benjamin Franklin 08 Steven Hinkle profile Steven Hinkleas Young John Quincy Adams 09 Madeline Taylor profile Madeline Tayloras Young Nabby Adams 10 John Dossett profile John Dossettas Benjamin Rush 11 Ebon Moss-Bachrach profile Ebon Moss-Bachrachas John Quincy Adams 12 Samuel Barnett profile Samuel Barnettas Thomas Adams 13 Tom Hooper profile Tom HooperDirector
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