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Louisa Adams
1775Feb, 12

Louisa Adams

Louisa Adams, English-American wife of John Quincy Adams, 6th First Lady of the United States (d. 1852)
Louisa Catherine Adams (née Johnson; February 12, 1775 – May 15, 1852) was the first lady of the United States from 1825 to 1829 during the presidency of John Quincy Adams. Born in London, England, she is one of only two first ladies born outside the United States or the preceding Thirteen Colonies. The other is Melania Trump, from Slovenia (2017–2021).

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Events on 1775

  • 8Mar

    Abolitionism in the United States

    An anonymous writer, thought by some to be Thomas Paine, publishes "African Slavery in America", the first article in the American colonies calling for the emancipation of slaves and the abolition of slavery.
  • 18Apr

    Battles of Lexington and Concord

    American Revolution: The British advancement by sea begins; Paul Revere and other riders warn the countryside of the troop movements.
  • 19Apr

    Battles of Lexington and Concord

    American Revolutionary War: The war begins with an American victory in Concord during the battles of Lexington and Concord.
  • 17Jun

    Battle of Bunker Hill

    American Revolutionary War: Colonists inflict heavy casualties on British forces while losing the Battle of Bunker Hill.
  • 3Jul

    George Washington

    American Revolutionary War: George Washington takes command of the Continental Army at Cambridge, Massachusetts.