Samuel Adams

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Written By Heather Rogers, America's Preeminent Presidential Doodler

John Adams’ cousin

  • A big deal way back when, but largely ignored these days

  • Staunchly and vocally opposed to the Stamp Act and British occupation

  • Not into being the center of attention; overshadowed by his cousin…?

  • John Adams believed him to be the father of the Revolution

  • In contrast to his cousin: 13 years older; wealthy background; lived in the city

  • Modest; not vain

  • Behind the Boston Tea Party

  • Never called Sam Adams — we do that because of the beer

  • Came up with the Committee of Correspondence

Listen to this episode of Significant Others: A History Podcast for more. He’s fascinating!

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Heather Rogers, America's Preeminent Presidential Doodler

Heather isn’t a historian, an academic, or an impartial storyteller… but she has read more than one book about every U.S. president. Out of spite. She was dubbed America’s Preeminent Presidential Doodler by one of her favorite authors and she’s been repeating it ever since. When she’s not reading or doodling history books, she’s a freelance graphic designer and illustrator.

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