Level 2c John Adams, founding father and second President of the United States, died on July 4, 1826, at his home in Quincy, Massachusetts, at the age of 90. A passionate advocate for American independence, Adams played a crucial role in drafting the Declaration of Independence and securing peace through the Treaty of Paris. His long life was marked by service to his country as a lawyer, diplomat, and statesman, and his dedication to liberty endures in the nation he helped to build.