"If we mean to have heroes, statesmen and philosophers, we should have learned women."
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About Abigail Adams
Abigail Adams (1744-1818) was the wife of John Adams, the second President of the United States, and the mother of John Quincy Adams, the sixth President. She is known for her strong intellect, wit, and influence on early American politics. Adams was an advocate for women's rights and is remembered for her famous correspondence with her husband, where she urged him to 'remember the ladies' when drafting laws for the new nation.
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