The second president of the United States was John Adams. He served as president from 1797 to 1801, following George Washington's presidency. Before becoming president, Adams was the first vice president of the United States under Washington. He was a Founding Father, a leader in the American Revolution, and a diplomat in Europe. Adams was known as a political philosopher and played a key role in the early development of the nation. His presidency was marked by challenges such as the French Revolutionary Wars and the XYZ Affair, and he was the first president to live in the White House
