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Riches attract attention, consideration, and congratulations of mankind.

John Adams

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John Adams
Age: 90 †
Born: 1735
Born: October 19
Died: 1826
Died: July 4
2Nd U.S. President
Diplomat
Lawyer
Political Philosopher
Politician
Statesperson
Braintree
Massachusetts
President Adams
J. Adams
President John Adams
Attention
Money
Congratulations
Attract
Consideration
Riches
Mankind
Wealth

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