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Two Founding Fathers, One July Fourth | Salt Lake City News
Two hundred years ago, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson—both pivotal architects of American independence—died on the same day: July 4, 1826, the 50th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Often overshadowed by Washington, Adams was the “Atlas of Independence,” the driving force behind the revolution, while Jefferson was the “Apostle of Liberty,” the eloquent voice of freedom. Though their philosophies clashed—Adams feared unchecked democracy, Jefferson trusted the moral compass of the people—they forged a deep, enduring friendship that transcended their differences. Their…
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