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# Lindsay Chervinsky
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/history-david-rubenstein/episode/lindsay-chervinsky-a4iy4j/
- Published: 2025-01-03T15:00:54.000Z
- Updated: 2025-08-20T18:20:27.000Z
- Description: Presidential historian Lindsay Chervinsky presents the unique challenges faced by John Adams.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: History with David Rubenstein, Season 6, Episode 2, #ZZZ_Episode_3d64ee35-e787-4aea-93ad-de14f9f42023, #episode, #ZZZ_Show_7cde5a75-9fc5-4a1f-ad37-a0be442993f0, #geo-us, #v1.16

In 1797, President John Adams faced intense challenges, from partisan divides to foreign conflict with France and Britain. With little guidance from George Washington, Adams navigated a divided nation and shaped the presidency for future leaders. Historian Lindsay M. Chervinsky discusses his leadership.