Abigail Adams

When John Adams became the second President of the United States in 1797, Abigail entered history as the nation's second First Lady.

The presidency confronted enormous challenges. Revolutionary France and Great Britain stood locked in the Napoleonic Wars, threatening American neutrality and dividing domestic politics into bitter Federalist and Republican factions.

Abigail remained John's most trusted adviser throughout these crises, often reading diplomatic correspondence, discussing cabinet appointments, and offering thoughtful opinions on national affairs.