277th Birthday Anniversary
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John Adams
October 30, 1735 ~ July 4, 1826
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United First Parish Church in Quincy
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Church of the Presidents
United First Parish Church (Unitarian) in Quincy
First gathered in 1636 as a branch of the Church of Boston, It was established as an independent church in 1639. As were their ancestors before them, both Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams were active members of the congregation. Their tombs rest in the crypt within the church building, alongside those of their wives. Originally founded by Puritans as a Congregationalist Church, the church became Unitarian during the lifetime of John Adams and is today a
Unitarian Universalist Congregation.
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Tuesday October 30, 2012
12 Noon
(rescheduled due to Hurricane 'Sandy')
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John Adams
"I must study Politiks and War that my sons may have liberty to study Mathematicks and Philosophy. My sons ought to study Mathematicks and Philosophy, Geography, Natural History, Naval Architecture, Navigation, Commerce and Agriculture, in order to give their children a right to study Painting, Poetry, Musick, Architecture, Statuary, Tapestry, and Porcelaine."
John Adams to Abigail Adams (May 12, 1780)
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Signer of the Declaration of Independence
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Framer of the Constitution of Massachusetts
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Minister to Great Britain
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First Vice President of the United States of America
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Second President of the United States of America
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In Honor of
John Adams
Second President of the United States of America
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The program:
Musical Prelude ~ Navy Band Northeast, Newport Rhode Island
Presentation of the Presidential Wreath
National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance
Commander Brock A. Miller ~
Commanding Officer, Navy Operational Support Center Quincy
Posting of the Colors
Welcome ~ H.Kirkland Switzer II ~ Vice President, United First Parish Church
Prayer ~ Reverend Dave Johnson ~ Interim Minister, United First Parish Church
Speakers:
Honorable Thomas P. Koch ~ Mayor, City of Quincy Massachusetts
Emily Rines ~ Woodward School for Girls, Class of 2013
John Adams ~ Seventh Generation Descendant
Caroline Keinath ~ Deputy Superintendent, Adams National Historical Park
Dr. Edward Fitzgerald ~ Director, Quincy Historical Society
Commander Brock A. Miller ~ Representing President Barack Obama
Naval Operational Support Center Quincy
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Laying of the Presidential Wreath (Presidential Crypt)
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Musical Interlude, Quincy Choral Society
Closing Remarks ~ Gary E. Haynes - Director Visitors Program, United First Parish Church
Benediction ~ Reverend Dave Johnson - Interim Minister, United First Parish Church
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Retirement of the Colors
Happy Birthday Mr. President !
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