“A government of laws, and not of men.” These were the words from a patriot who guided the United States throughout hard times. He served in the Continental Congress as well as the 2^nd Continental Congress. Afterwards, he served under George Washington as the first Vice President and succeeded as the 2^nd President of the United States . In his presidential term, he avoided combat with France and was the first President to inhabit the White House. This patriot’s name was John Adams.