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In 2001, David McCullough published a biography of the president entitled John Adams. McCullough lauds Adams for consistency and honesty, "plays down or explains away" his more controversial actions, such as the dispute over presidential titles and the predawn flight from the White House, and criticizes his friend and rival, Jefferson. The book sold very well and was very favorably received and, along with the Ferling biography, contributed to a rapid resurgence in Adams's reputation.[367] In 2008, a miniseries was released based on the McCullough biography, featuring Paul Giamatti as Adams.[368]

In memoriam
Main article: List of memorials to John Adams
Adams is commemorated as the namesake of various counties, buildings, and other items.[251][369][370] One example is the John Adams Building of the Library of Congress, an institution whose existence Adams had signed into law.[251]
While Adams is honored on the Memorial to the 56 Signers of the Declaration of Independence in Washington D.C.,[371] he does not have an individual monument dedicated to him in the city.[372] Although a family inclusive Adams Memorial was authorized in 2001, it awaits funding and 10 appointees to the 12-person committee. 