Grachtengordel in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands — Northwestern Europe
John Adams
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 18, 2017
1. John Adams Marker
John Adams
1st US Ambassador to the Netherlands
2nd President of the United States of America
["Hier woonde van..." = Here lived from...]
Erected 2004 by The John Adams Institute.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #02 John Adams series list.
Location. 52° 21.879′ N, 4° 53.353′ E. Marker is in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland (North Holland). It is in Grachtengordel. Marker is on Keizersgracht just west of Nieuwe Spiegelstraat, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Keizersgracht 529, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland 1017 DE, Netherlands. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Taeke Ferwerda and Siebren van der Baan Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Evert Van Dieren (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Gemeente Amsterdam Stadsarchief / Amsterdam City Archives (about 210 meters away); Pietro Antonio Locatelli (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Ferdinand Bol (approx. 0.3 kilometers
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1. John Adams in Amsterdam (The John Adams Institute). Before being elected the second President of the United States, Adams resided in the Netherlands from 1780-1782 as an envoy and advocate for the American colonies, which were then waging a brutal war for independence against the British. Living in the heart of the city, at Keizersgracht 529, he actively sought contact with the social-economic elite, befriending bankers, politicians, and other influential persons who could help contribute to support the fledgling republic. The long history of friendship between America and the Netherlands was cemented by Adams and the Netherlands became the second country in the world, after France, to recognize America’s independence. (Submitted on July 7, 2017.)
2. Amsterdam honours John Adams (Expatica, September 20, 2004)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 18, 2017
2. John Adams Marker - Wide View
Excerpt: AMSTERDAM — Mayor Job Cohen of Amsterdam unveiled a plaque Monday to honour Amsterdam statesman John Adams who secured Dutch recognition for the fledgling and independent United States of America in 1782.(Submitted on May 7, 2023.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 18, 2017
3. John Adams Marker - Wider View, Looking North Across the Keizersgracht
The marker is barely visible here, just above the fender of the second car from the right.
Print based on a painting by John Singleton Copely
4. ...John Adams, full-length portrait, standing next to globe, facing left...
Image courtesy of the Library of Congress.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 678 times since then and 139 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 7, 2017, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
