President Adams in Philadelphia
Major acts as President:
- Built 6 frigates for the United States Navy.
- Established the modern United States Marine Corps.
- French seizure of more than 300 American ships and the XYZ Affair's demand for bribes led to the Quasi War with France.
- Completed construction the White House and much of the United States Capitol.
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