John Adams and Thomas Jefferson were vastly different in many ways yet had striking similarities. They were fast friends in the move to independence and in the struggle for liberty but became bitter rivals as the nation matured. This course will delve into their lives and personalities, their strengths and weaknesses, and will provide an answer to the question of why the legacy of Jefferson is so omnipresent but little is known of Adams today. Ronald L. Hershner is the author of four books, a frequent speaker on local history, and past chair of York County History Center. He is managing partner of Stock and Leader law firm.