News about John Adams (1735-1826), including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.

Learn about the career and life of John Adams, from his childhood spent on the family farm, to his law practice, and finally to his presidency.

CLEVELAND, Ohio - John Adams, who started pounding on his bass drum in support of the Cleveland Indians/Guardians back at old Municipal Stadium, has died. He was 71.

John Adams did more than just bang on a base drum for the Indians and Guardians.

Between 1778 and 1788, John Adams served his country as a diplomat in France, the Netherlands, and Great Britain.

President John Adams wins overdue accolades in David McCullough's searching biography.

John Adams, in the final months of his administration, became the first American president to live in the new executive mansion, later dubbed the White House, on Nov. 1, 1800.

John Adams is one of the most oft-performed and influential living American composers. One critic has described his music as "giving the impression... of an open door which lets in the fresh air ...

A version of this article appears in print on Feb. 3, 2023, Section B, Page 9 of the New York edition with the headline: John Adams, 71, Who Banged His Drum Loudly for the Cleveland Indians.