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From Revolution to Reconciliation | Birmingham News
Two American founding fathers, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, died on the same day—July 4, 1826—the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Once close allies who co-authored the nation’s birth document, they became bitter rivals over government structure and foreign policy. After years of estrangement, they rekindled their friendship through a remarkable 150-letter correspondence, revealing a deep mutual respect and shared reverence for the Revolution’s ideals. Their journey—from revolutionary partners to political foes to reconciled elders—proves that even the deepest divides…
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