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The Adams Chronicles is a drama and war & politics TV series that premiered on PBS on January 20, 1976. It has 1 season and 13 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 13 "Chapter 13: Charles Francis Adams II, Industrialist", aired on April 13, 1976.
Chronicles the story of the Adams political family over a 150-year span, including John Adams (drafter and signer of the Declaration, accomplished diplomat, and the 2nd President of the U.S.), his wife Abigail Adams, his son John Quincy Adams (acclaimed Secretary of State, the 6th President, and prominent abolitionist Congressman), grandson Charles Francis Adams, Congressman and Ambassador to Great Britain during the Civil War, and much-heralded members of the fourth generation Henry Brooks Adams, the historian and author of the novel Democracy, and Charles Francis Adams II, the industrialist.
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13 episodes · 1 season
1976 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 50 years ago
Chronicles the story of the Adams political family over a 150-year span, including John Adams (drafter and signer of the Declaration, accomplished diplomat, and the 2nd President of the U.S.), his wife Abigail Adams, his son John Quincy Adams (acclaimed Secretary of State, the 6th President, and prominent abolitionist Congressman), grandson Charles Francis Adams, Congressman and Ambassador to Great Britain during the Civil War, and much-heralded members of the fourth generation Henry Brooks Adams, the historian and author of the novel Democracy, and Charles Francis Adams II, the industrialist.
The Adams Chronicles Miniseries release dates →While his brother Henry travels the world, Charles Francis II takes charge of the Union Pacific Railroad.
The sons of Charles Francis Adams endeavor to make their own marks on the world.
On the eve of the Civil War, Charles Francis Adams becomes the third generation in the Adams family to be appointed minister to Great Britain.
Adams wins a seat in the House, where he serves with more success than he had as President.
Hampered by negative press from Jackson's camp, Adams' single term is marked by frustrated efforts to institute national improvements.
During the Seminole War, the executions of Arbuthnot and Ambrister in Spanish Florida create a diplomatic incident. The US and Britain consider making a joint statement on the wars in South America, but this evolves into the Monroe Doctrine. In the presidential election, Henry Clay is the kingmaker. Adams becomes sixth President.
In Ghent, Adams and his delegation struggle to negotiate an end to the War of 1812.
Increasingly exasperating relations with France lead to the XYZ Affair, then the Quasi-War.
With General George Washington as President, Adams becomes Vice-President and head of the Senate. When Jefferson's Republicans and Hamilton's Federalists have strongly conflicting views over the French Revolutionary war, Adams finds himself in the middle.
After nearly five years of separation, Adams' family joins him in Great Britian, where he has been appointed America's first ambassador.
Serving as a diplomat in France with Benjamin Franklin, Adams earns a reputation for rudeness.
Adams returns to Braintree after successfully defending the Redcoats, but Hancock soon lures him back into politics.
John Adams centers his ambitions on becoming a lawyer of repute and marrying parson's daughter Abigail Smith.
Created by Virginia Kassel
George Grizzard
John Adams
William Daniels
John Quincy Adams
Nicholas Pryor
John Quincy Adams II
Allan Carlsen
John Adams II
George Hearn
Henry Clay
George Clooney
Henry Clay
Pamela Payton-Wright
Louisa Catherine Adams
Wesley Addy
Andrew Jackson
W.B. Brydon
Samuel Adams
Nancy Marchand
Mrs. Smith
Jean-Pierre Stewart
Alexis de Toqueville
Tim Wilson
Young John II
Michael O'Hare
Richard Cranch
John Tillinger
King George III
Kathryn Walker
Abigail Smith Adams
Lisa Lucas
Young Abigail II
The Adams Chronicles has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on April 13, 1976.
The most recent episode of The Adams Chronicles, Season 1 Episode 13 "Chapter 13: Charles Francis Adams II, Industrialist", aired on April 13, 1976.
The Adams Chronicles has 1 season with 13 episodes in total.
The Adams Chronicles first aired on PBS on January 20, 1976.
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