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According to the noted and respected White House historian and authority William Seale, in his book, "The White House: The History of an American Idea", the White House was, indeed, painted white immediately upon completion. This was the practice of the Scottish masons, who used the paint (or whitewash) to seal the masonry. The article states that the White House was only painted white to cover the burn marks following the War of 1812. This is inaccurate. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 96.240.80.35 ( talk) 07:08, 1 February 2010 (UTC)
There are a number of errors on the historical inaccuracies page. For instance, at the end of section I wikipedia says that tar and feathers were not often done in Boston. According to Benjamin H. Irvin's paper "Tar, Feathers, and the Enemies of American Liberties, 1768-1776" tar and feathers were practiced in Boston. Irvin's appendix is a table which shows 12 documented instances of tar and feathers being used in Boston, more than most other cities mentioned.
The same section, on the wiki page, also says tar and feathers was 'not brutality, but humiliation'. While it was an act of humiliation, it also left people with severe burns all over their bodies. I think it is safe to say it was both brutal and humiliating. [1] — Preceding unsigned comment added by 45.52.230.21 ( talk) 17:11, 29 May 2016 (UTC)
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Couldn't the writing be cleaned up a bit here...this is all in one paragraph.
"The event is dramatized and shown as.... It portrays.... The show portrays John Adams.... Adams is depicted to have... Adams is shown...." —Preceding unsigned comment added by 41.249.20.92 ( talk) 11:16, 30 August 2009 (UTC)
This is purely OR... but while watching the first episode, I suddenly had the idea that I had heard the theme music before. I wracked my brain and then realized it sounded very very similar to the theme from The Last of the Mohicans (1992 film). Does anyone know if there is a connection? Blueboar ( talk) 04:00, 17 March 2008 (UTC)
Do we really need detailed plot summaries for each episode? I can understand including a brief wiki-linked list of the events covered during each episode, but anyone who wishes to know the details of what occured in during these events can find them better explained in other articles. Blueboar ( talk) 13:06, 22 March 2008 (UTC)
Really wish these hadn't been deleted. I haven't been able to find these detailed summaries in any "other articles" while searching around the net. Joinks ( talk) 00:46, 31 March 2008 (UTC)
Yes, I know this is based on History and we all know "who wins" and all, but maybe there should still be a spoiler alert ahead of the episode summaries? Cowicide ( talk) 19:04, 23 March 2008 (UTC)
Does anyone know why some of the infobox elements such as cinematographer, editor and distributor not appearing in the actual infobox? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Timberlax ( talk • contribs) 02:44, 26 March 2008 (UTC)
Does anyone know if Part/Episode One is accurate in its depiction of the pouring of tar and feathers (I think it's tar) over the British official? Did this actually happen? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 220.253.155.173 ( talk) 06:15, 28 October 2008 (UTC)
July 2008 Was Adams in Boston during the Boston Massacre? Did he see the aftermath firsthand? ...................... —Preceding unsigned comment added by 140.247.10.18 ( talk) 04:01, 31 July 2008 (UTC) I imagine there should be a section on historical accuracy in this article. I cannot imagine that the miniseries depicts all events with 100% accuracy. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.45.80.206 ( talk) 01:01, 5 April 2008 (UTC)
It's not perfect, but then again, how could it be? I would like to point out that the part stating that the letter in the last episode that was written in 1777 isn't nessecarily an inacuraccy. It's just mentioned at the wrong time. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.48.94.53 ( talk) 23:20, 12 June 2008 (UTC)
Does anyone know if Part/Episode One is accurate in its depiction of the pouring of tar and feathers (I think it's tar) over the British official? Did this actually happen? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 220.253.49.226 ( talk) 07:49, 17 October 2008 (UTC)
without references, isn't this whole section OR and thus not appropriate? It's a fictionalized movie, not a documentary, thus changes, omissions, compressions and revisions of the facts are to be expected in the name of dramatic flow. My understanding was that lists of changes from reality in docu-dramas was frowned on by Wikipedia. DragonsDream ( talk) 13:22, 13 November 2008 (UTC)
Another note of conflict: In the "Historical Inaccuracies" section, it says that The White House was not painted white until after the burning of Washington in the War of 1812. However, the "Burning of Washington" article says: "A legend emerged that during the rebuilding of the structure white paint was applied to mask the burn damage it had suffered, giving the building its namesake hue. This is unfounded as the building had been painted white since its construction in 1798." Which is true? mgahs ( talk) 17:54, 15 January 2009 (UTC)
I have something else: in the first episode, I had a compelling feeling, that the Adams' children's age is somewhat a mixup - their eldest daughter, Abigail Jr. was born in 1765, so in 1770 she was 5, but we can undoubtly see she's much older, same thing refers to John Quincy (born 1767). How come?-- Robi2009 ( talk) 01:53, 6 April 2009 (UTC)
Historians have said that John and Abigail were already related to each other before they married each other that they were 3rd cousins to each other is this true???? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.80.106.105 ( talk) 23:08, 18 July 2008 (UTC)
Well whats the difference the actors where playing the characters and the characters they where playing where real people so whats the difference???? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.80.106.105 ( talk) 21:29, 19 July 2008 (UTC)
I put in a little sentince on how Rutledge was messed up :) Salveevery1 ( talk) 03:23, 31 December 2008 (UTC)
Can you please fix it instead Thanks! :) Its all true :) Salveevery1 ( talk) 02:17, 2 January 2009 (UTC)
Thank You! yes,thats what I meant Rutledge was pro-independence and they incorrectly portrayed his personality. How does that sound? :)
Salveevery1 ( talk) 16:03, 2 January 2009 (UTC)
"We will not vote for independence Mr.Adams! Not now not ever!" :) Salveevery1 ( talk) 23:37, 2 January 2009 (UTC)
Adams supposingly hated Rutledge>from what it sounds like so the miniseries would be from Adams view.
I found some books on google book that would work as scorces :) and a website! :) Salveevery1 ( talk) 02:09, 3 January 2009 (UTC)
The second movement of the Piano Trio No. 2 (Schubert) is featured very prominently in the miniseries. This really deserves a mention in the soundtrack section. Also, Handel's Sarabande makes an appearance in the George III scene. Those were the two big numbers in Barry Lyndon. Did any reviewers note the musical link? DavidRF ( talk) 05:18, 16 February 2009 (UTC)
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According to the noted and respected White House historian and authority William Seale, in his book, "The White House: The History of an American Idea", the White House was, indeed, painted white immediately upon completion. This was the practice of the Scottish masons, who used the paint (or whitewash) to seal the masonry. The article states that the White House was only painted white to cover the burn marks following the War of 1812. This is inaccurate. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 96.240.80.35 ( talk) 07:08, 1 February 2010 (UTC)
There are a number of errors on the historical inaccuracies page. For instance, at the end of section I wikipedia says that tar and feathers were not often done in Boston. According to Benjamin H. Irvin's paper "Tar, Feathers, and the Enemies of American Liberties, 1768-1776" tar and feathers were practiced in Boston. Irvin's appendix is a table which shows 12 documented instances of tar and feathers being used in Boston, more than most other cities mentioned.
The same section, on the wiki page, also says tar and feathers was 'not brutality, but humiliation'. While it was an act of humiliation, it also left people with severe burns all over their bodies. I think it is safe to say it was both brutal and humiliating. [1] — Preceding unsigned comment added by 45.52.230.21 ( talk) 17:11, 29 May 2016 (UTC)
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Couldn't the writing be cleaned up a bit here...this is all in one paragraph.
"The event is dramatized and shown as.... It portrays.... The show portrays John Adams.... Adams is depicted to have... Adams is shown...." —Preceding unsigned comment added by 41.249.20.92 ( talk) 11:16, 30 August 2009 (UTC)
This is purely OR... but while watching the first episode, I suddenly had the idea that I had heard the theme music before. I wracked my brain and then realized it sounded very very similar to the theme from The Last of the Mohicans (1992 film). Does anyone know if there is a connection? Blueboar ( talk) 04:00, 17 March 2008 (UTC)
Do we really need detailed plot summaries for each episode? I can understand including a brief wiki-linked list of the events covered during each episode, but anyone who wishes to know the details of what occured in during these events can find them better explained in other articles. Blueboar ( talk) 13:06, 22 March 2008 (UTC)
Really wish these hadn't been deleted. I haven't been able to find these detailed summaries in any "other articles" while searching around the net. Joinks ( talk) 00:46, 31 March 2008 (UTC)
Yes, I know this is based on History and we all know "who wins" and all, but maybe there should still be a spoiler alert ahead of the episode summaries? Cowicide ( talk) 19:04, 23 March 2008 (UTC)
Does anyone know why some of the infobox elements such as cinematographer, editor and distributor not appearing in the actual infobox? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Timberlax ( talk • contribs) 02:44, 26 March 2008 (UTC)
Does anyone know if Part/Episode One is accurate in its depiction of the pouring of tar and feathers (I think it's tar) over the British official? Did this actually happen? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 220.253.155.173 ( talk) 06:15, 28 October 2008 (UTC)
July 2008 Was Adams in Boston during the Boston Massacre? Did he see the aftermath firsthand? ...................... —Preceding unsigned comment added by 140.247.10.18 ( talk) 04:01, 31 July 2008 (UTC) I imagine there should be a section on historical accuracy in this article. I cannot imagine that the miniseries depicts all events with 100% accuracy. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.45.80.206 ( talk) 01:01, 5 April 2008 (UTC)
It's not perfect, but then again, how could it be? I would like to point out that the part stating that the letter in the last episode that was written in 1777 isn't nessecarily an inacuraccy. It's just mentioned at the wrong time. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 68.48.94.53 ( talk) 23:20, 12 June 2008 (UTC)
Does anyone know if Part/Episode One is accurate in its depiction of the pouring of tar and feathers (I think it's tar) over the British official? Did this actually happen? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 220.253.49.226 ( talk) 07:49, 17 October 2008 (UTC)
without references, isn't this whole section OR and thus not appropriate? It's a fictionalized movie, not a documentary, thus changes, omissions, compressions and revisions of the facts are to be expected in the name of dramatic flow. My understanding was that lists of changes from reality in docu-dramas was frowned on by Wikipedia. DragonsDream ( talk) 13:22, 13 November 2008 (UTC)
Another note of conflict: In the "Historical Inaccuracies" section, it says that The White House was not painted white until after the burning of Washington in the War of 1812. However, the "Burning of Washington" article says: "A legend emerged that during the rebuilding of the structure white paint was applied to mask the burn damage it had suffered, giving the building its namesake hue. This is unfounded as the building had been painted white since its construction in 1798." Which is true? mgahs ( talk) 17:54, 15 January 2009 (UTC)
I have something else: in the first episode, I had a compelling feeling, that the Adams' children's age is somewhat a mixup - their eldest daughter, Abigail Jr. was born in 1765, so in 1770 she was 5, but we can undoubtly see she's much older, same thing refers to John Quincy (born 1767). How come?-- Robi2009 ( talk) 01:53, 6 April 2009 (UTC)
Historians have said that John and Abigail were already related to each other before they married each other that they were 3rd cousins to each other is this true???? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.80.106.105 ( talk) 23:08, 18 July 2008 (UTC)
Well whats the difference the actors where playing the characters and the characters they where playing where real people so whats the difference???? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 67.80.106.105 ( talk) 21:29, 19 July 2008 (UTC)
I put in a little sentince on how Rutledge was messed up :) Salveevery1 ( talk) 03:23, 31 December 2008 (UTC)
Can you please fix it instead Thanks! :) Its all true :) Salveevery1 ( talk) 02:17, 2 January 2009 (UTC)
Thank You! yes,thats what I meant Rutledge was pro-independence and they incorrectly portrayed his personality. How does that sound? :)
Salveevery1 ( talk) 16:03, 2 January 2009 (UTC)
"We will not vote for independence Mr.Adams! Not now not ever!" :) Salveevery1 ( talk) 23:37, 2 January 2009 (UTC)
Adams supposingly hated Rutledge>from what it sounds like so the miniseries would be from Adams view.
I found some books on google book that would work as scorces :) and a website! :) Salveevery1 ( talk) 02:09, 3 January 2009 (UTC)
The second movement of the Piano Trio No. 2 (Schubert) is featured very prominently in the miniseries. This really deserves a mention in the soundtrack section. Also, Handel's Sarabande makes an appearance in the George III scene. Those were the two big numbers in Barry Lyndon. Did any reviewers note the musical link? DavidRF ( talk) 05:18, 16 February 2009 (UTC)
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