John Adams' Congressional Address: Rebellion Contained, Judicial Reform, Government Relocation.
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John Adams addressed Congress to report the containment of the rebellion in Pennsylvania. He highlighted the need for a balanced approach: enforcing laws without oppressing individuals, pointing out inadequacies in the judicial department's organization. Adams also indicated that the relocation of the National government to Washington was now feasible. This address underscored the tension between maintaining order and safeguarding personal freedoms, and it signaled administrative changes in the U.S. government structure. #JohnAdams #RebellionContained #JudicialReform #GovernmentRelocation #MoofLife
Primary Reference: John Adams Event Timeline | The American Presidency Project
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