Samuel Adams

Samuel Adams (1722–1803) was a prominent American statesman and one of the Founding Fathers of the United States. He played a key role in the American Revolution, advocating for colonial rights and independence from British rule. A strong opponent of taxation without representation, he helped organize the Boston Tea Party and co-founded the Sons of Liberty. Adams served as Governor of Massachusetts and was instrumental in developing the framework for American democracy. His contributions to political thought and activism laid the groundwork for the ideals of freedom and self-governance that shaped the nation.