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Benjamin Rush is a real person portrayed by John Dossett in the TV series John Adams (based on a true story).
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Independence (season 1), they were 49 years old.
They appear in 6 episodes out of a total of 7 aired

Benjamin Rush

by John Dossett

character

Episodes6

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    Independence
    episode S1.E2 march 2008
    After the Battles of Lexington and Concord, John Adams becomes the voice for independence at the Continental Congress in Philadelphia.
  • 7.7
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    Don't Tread on Me
    episode S1.E3 march 2008
    John and John Quincy sail to France to join Benjamin Franklin as part of the American mission but Adams' blunt style is ill-suited to diplomacy.
  • 8.1
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    Reunion
    episode S1.E4 march 2008
    Adams is able to secure a loan from the Dutch for his fledgling country as Abigail joins him in France as he helps negotiate the peace treaty.
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    Unite or Die
    episode S1.E5 april 2008
    Frustrated in his undefined role as Vice-President, Adams is at odds with Jefferson over his support of a strong central government.
  • 8.1
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    Unnecessary War
    episode S1.E6 april 2008
    After Adams becomes President continues Washington's policy of neutrality between England and France despite opposition inside his own cabinet.
  • 8.5
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    Peacefield
    episode S1.E7 april 2008
    While in retirement in Peacefield, Adams looks back at his public life with some regrets and has to deal with tragedy in his personal life.