Keywords: US Navy 031029-N-6236G-001 A painting of President John Adams (1735-1826), 2nd president of the United States, by Asher B. Durand (1767-1845)-crop.jpg en Naval Historical Center Washington D C -- A painting of President John Adams 1735-1826 2nd president of the United States by Asher B Durand 1767-1845 Every October 30th the birthday of John Adams Naval Reserve Center NRC Quincy Mass conducts a wreath-laying ceremony at First Parish Church Both Adams and his son President John Quincy Adams are buried at the church Adams was one of the leading advocates for the creation of a Continental Navy he drafted the first set of rules and regulations for the new navy He was able to convince the Congress to pass an Act Providing a Naval Armament which was less than he thought was necessary but at least provided for the equipping of three frigates the Constitution the United States and the Constellation U S Navy photo RELEASED 031029-N-6236G-001 Navy http //www navy mil/view_image asp id 10322 creator Asher Brown Durand 1735-1826 PD-old-100 PD-US John Adams by Asher Durand |