Samuel Adams

1722–1803 (age 81)

Politician/Activist

Biography

Samuel Adams was a central figure among the patriots of Boston, organizing the Sons of Liberty, shaping the protests that led to the Boston Tea Party, and articulating the necessity of independence through speeches and writings.

He carried his fierce belief in republican virtue into the Massachusetts legislature and beyond, and his legacy endures as a reminder of the relentless spirit that formed the United States.