Once, for no reason other than intellectual curiosity, Adams rode to Windsor to call on the famous English astronomer Sir William Herschel, whose crowning achievement had been the discovery of the planet Uranus. Greeting Adams affably, Herschel was delighted to talk of his work, and Adams returned to Grosvenor Square elated. Nabby recorded that she had never known her father so gratified by a visit of any kind.

Lonely and isolated in London, John Adams took the opportunity to visit with Sir William Herschel.

Remember that today as you grill your burgers in celebration.

Happy Fourth of July!

McCullough, David. John Adams. United Kingdom, Simon & Schuster, 2001. pg 343