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This ambitious multi-part PBS production brings to life five generations of one of America's leading political and historical families, tracing their lives from John Adams' years as a colonial Boston attorney to the rise in prominence of Brookes Adams in the fields of political and social philosophy. This mini looks into their triumphs and tragedies, exploring their genius and profound social conscience.

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13 Episodes

Chapter 1: John Adams, Lawyer
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Chapter 1: John Adams, LawyerJohn Adams centers his ambitions on becoming a lawyer of repute and marrying Abigail Smith.
Chapter 2: John Adams, Revolutionary
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Chapter 2: John Adams, RevolutionaryJohn returns to Braintree after successfully defending the Redcoats, but Hancock soon lures him back into politics.
Chapter 3: John Adams, Diplomat
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Chapter 3: John Adams, DiplomatServing as a diplomat in France with Benjamin Franklin, Adams earns a reputation for rudeness.
Chapter 4: John Adams, Minister to Great Britain
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Chapter 4: John Adams, Minister to Great BritainAfter nearly five years of seperation, John's family joins him in Great Britian, where he has been appointed America's first ambassador.
Chapter 5: John Adams, Vice President
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Chapter 5: John Adams, Vice PresidentWhile Adams acts as America's first Vice President, the nation becomes embroiled in the war between France and Britain.
Chapter 6: John Adams, President
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Chapter 6: John Adams, PresidentWar rages in Europe and warring factions threaten Adam's presidency.
Chapter 7: John Quicy Adams, Diplomat
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Chapter 7: John Quicy Adams, DiplomatReserved and cool-headed, John Quincy Adams bears little resemblance to his father except in his political prowess.
Chapter 8: John Quicy Adams, Secretary of State
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Chapter 8: John Quicy Adams, Secretary of StateAs Secretary of State, Adams expands U.S. territory to the Pacific and drafts the Monroe Doctrine.
Chapter 9: John Quincy Adams, President
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Chapter 9: John Quincy Adams, PresidentHampered by negative press from Jackson's camp, Adam's single term is marked by frustrated efforts to institute national improvements.
Chapter 10: John Quicy Adams, Congressman
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Chapter 10: John Quicy Adams, CongressmanAdams wins a seat in the House, where he serves with more success than he had as president.
Chapter 11: Charles Francis Adams, Minister to Great Britain
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Chapter 11: Charles Francis Adams, Minister to Great BritainOn the eve of the Civil War, Charles Francis Adams becomes the third generation in the Adams family to be appointed minister to Great Britain.
Chapter 12: Henry Adams, Historian
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Chapter 12: Henry Adams, HistorianThe sons of Charles Francis Adams endeavor to make their own marks on the world.
Chapter 13: Charles Francis Adams II, Industrialist
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Chapter 13: Charles Francis Adams II, IndustrialistWhile his brother Henry travels the world, Charles Francis II takes charge of the Union Pacific Railroad.