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Events on Tuesday 4 July 1826 2
1735 – 1826John Adams2nd President — first to live in White HouseJohn Adams (Oct 30, 1735 – Jul 4, 1826) was the 2nd President 1797-1801. A Founding Father, he died on July 4, 1826 — the same day as Thomas Jefferson, exactly 50 years after the Declaration of Independence.
1743 – 1826Thomas Jefferson3rd President — author of the Declaration of IndependenceThomas Jefferson (Apr 13, 1743 – Jul 4, 1826) was the 3rd President 1801-1809, principal author of the Declaration of Independence, and architect of the Louisiana Purchase. He died on the same day as John Adams, July 4, 1826.