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Bookmark or Share- Sir John A. Macdonald | The Canadian EncyclopediaSir John Alexander Macdonald, prime minister of Canada 1867–73 and 1878–91, lawyer, businessman, politician (born 10 or 11 January 1815 in Glasgow, Scotland; died 6 June 1891 in Ottawa, ON). John A. Macdonald was Canada’s first and second-longest serving prime minister (19 years).
- John Adams | Biography, Political Party, Children ... - BritannicaJohn Adams, the first vice president (1789–97) and second president (1797–1801) of the United States. He was an early advocate of American independence and a major figure in the Continental Congress. He was regarded as one of the most significant statesmen of the revolutionary era.
- John Adams, Biography, Facts, Significance, Founding FatherOctober 30, 1735–July 4, 1826 — Second President of the United States. John Adams was a Founding Father, America's First Ambassador to the Court of St. James and the Second President of the United States. He was also the first Vice President, serving two terms under George Washington.
- John A. Macdonald - WikipediaPrime Minister of Canada. Toggle Prime Minister of Canada subsection. First majority, 1867–1871. Second majority and Pacific Scandal, 1872–1873. Opposition, 1873–1878. Third and fourth majorities, 1878–1887. Fifth and sixth majorities, 1887–1891. Death. Legacy and memorials. Honorary degrees. References. Toggle References subsection. Notes.
- John A. Macdonald Biography - Facts, Childhood, Family Life & AchievementsSir John Alexander Macdonald was the first Canadian prime minister who served in that position for 18 years, with two separate terms. Before joining politics, he was a successful businessman and lawyer. The British North America Act and the amalgamation of Canadian provinces were his ideas.
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