About: Fort Adams

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Fort Adams is a former United States Army post in Newport, Rhode Island that was established on July 4, 1799 as a First System coastal fortification, named for President John Adams who was in office at the time. Its first commander was Captain John Henry who was later instrumental in starting the War of 1812. The current Fort Adams was built 1824–57 under the Third System of coastal forts; it is part of Fort Adams State Park today.

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  • Fort Adams is a former United States Army post in Newport, Rhode Island that was established on July 4, 1799 as a First System coastal fortification, named for President John Adams who was in office at the time. Its first commander was Captain John Henry who was later instrumental in starting the War of 1812. The current Fort Adams was built 1824–57 under the Third System of coastal forts; it is part of Fort Adams State Park today. (en)
  • Le fort Adams est un ancien poste de l'armée des États-Unis à Newport, Rhode Island, qui a été créé le 4 juillet 1799 au sein du de , baptisé en référence au président John Adams, qui était à l'époque en exercice. Son premier commandant est le capitaine qui a par la suite contribué au démarrage de la guerre de 1812. Le fort Adams actuel a été construit entre 1824-57 en vertu du troisième système de forts côtiers ; il fait actuellement partie du . (fr)
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  • Lieutenant Colonel Benjamin Kendrick Pierce (en)
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  • Fort Adams is a former United States Army post in Newport, Rhode Island that was established on July 4, 1799 as a First System coastal fortification, named for President John Adams who was in office at the time. Its first commander was Captain John Henry who was later instrumental in starting the War of 1812. The current Fort Adams was built 1824–57 under the Third System of coastal forts; it is part of Fort Adams State Park today. (en)
  • Le fort Adams est un ancien poste de l'armée des États-Unis à Newport, Rhode Island, qui a été créé le 4 juillet 1799 au sein du de , baptisé en référence au président John Adams, qui était à l'époque en exercice. Son premier commandant est le capitaine qui a par la suite contribué au démarrage de la guerre de 1812. Le fort Adams actuel a été construit entre 1824-57 en vertu du troisième système de forts côtiers ; il fait actuellement partie du . (fr)
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