On This Day: John Adams: Inhabitants splitting into ‘staunch Americans,’ ‘staunch Britons,’ and ‘half Way Men’

Published April 23, 2026 10:51am ET | Updated April 23, 2026 11:12am ET



The following is an installment of “On This Day,” a series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by following the actions of Gen. George Washington, the Continental Congress, and the men and women whose bravery and sacrifice led up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

April 22, 1776

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