Heroes of History series brings to life the true stories of fascinating men and women who changed the course of history. As a young boy, John Adams never imagined the vital role he would one day play the transformation of the colonies into an independent American nation. a farmer, lawyer, influential member of the Continental congress, foreign diplomat, first vice president, second president-through it all, this true American patriot held firmly to his integrity and left an uncomprimising legacy: Independence forever.(1735-1826).