In a myth-like synchronicity, Thomas Jefferson and John Adams both passed away on July 4, 1826, exactly 50 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Mr. McCullough talked about his book [John Adams], published by Simon and Schuster, a biography of the Founding Father and second president of the U.S. After his presentation he answered questions ...

James Grant talked about his book [John Adams: Party of One], published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux. He described John Adams as an independent-minded president. The book recounted his feuds with ...