who was the second president

The second president of the United States was John Adams. He served as president from 1797 to 1801, following George Washington's two terms in office. Before becoming president, Adams was the first vice president under Washington from 1789 to 1797. He was a Founding Father, a lawyer, diplomat, and a leader in the American Revolution. Adams was also the first president to live in the White House and was a member of the Federalist Party