John Adams and the Importance of Dinner

David McCullough shares this story in his book "John Adams": The Jay Treaty was hotly debated- the French Revolution had begun- side with the British or the French?- and Adams told Abigail he was fearful the Constitution could not stand "... I see nothing but a dissolution of government and immediate war." At this point Adams had known Washington approx. 20 years! During this turmoil, President Washington invited John Adams to dine alone. "He detained me there 'til nine o'clock and was never more frank and open about politics. I find his opinions and sentiments are more like mine than I ever knew before, respecting England and France and our American parties." Sit down for dinner and have "table talk" with friends and family and see what you discover!