who was the second president of the united states

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 key diplomat in Europe during and after the war. Adams was also the first president to live in the White House and is known for his role in navigating the young nation through challenges such as the French Revolutionary Wars and the XYZ Affair