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* The Duke of Braintree A sarcastic reference to his grandiose airs * His Rotundity Coined in response to Adams' suggestion that President Washington be addressed as "His Majesty"; mocks Adams' size. * The Atlas of Independence * The Colossus of Debate Given to him by Thomas Jefferson for his ability to argue a political case * Bonny Johnny * The Father of the Navy He built up the U.S. Navy during his presidency * Old Sink or Swim For the speech in which he vowed "To sink or swim; to live or die; survive or perish with my country" * Your Superfluous Excellency So called by Benjamin Franklin when Adams was vice president

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Yes John Adams had quite a few nicknames. One of them was Bonny Johnny and another was Old Sink or Swim.

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