S18·E5 John and Abigail Adams
- Episode
- Season 18, Episode 5
- Air Date
- January 23, 2006
- Runtime
- 55 minutes
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
An engrossing portrait of the second U.S. president and first lady, costars Simon Russell Beale and Linda Emond. Included: the friendship (and enmity) between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson (James Barbour), who both died on the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence; the Adamses' “great love story”; their bouts with depression; his troubled presidency. Interspersed are comments from historians.
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When did Season 18 Episode 5 of American Experience air?
Season 18, Episode 5 ('John and Abigail Adams') originally aired on January 23, 2006.
How long is Season 18 Episode 5 ('John and Abigail Adams')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.
What happens in American Experience Season 18 Episode 5?
An engrossing portrait of the second U.S. president and first lady, costars Simon Russell Beale and Linda Emond. Included: the friendship (and enmity) between John Adams and Thomas Jefferson (James Barbour), who both died on the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence; the...
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