Background
Adams, John Hamilton was born on February 15, 1936 in New York City. Son of John and Barbara (Johnston) Adams.
Adams, John Hamilton was born on February 15, 1936 in New York City. Son of John and Barbara (Johnston) Adams.
Michigan State University, East Lansing, Bachelor of Arts. Duke Law School, Durham, North Carolina, Bachelor of Laws. Spoken languages: English.
Associate, Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft, New York City, 1962-1965; assistant United State Attorneys, Southern District New York, New York City, 1965-1969; executive director, National Resources Defense Council, Inc., New York City, since 1970. Chairman Open Space Institute, New York City, since 1979.
Board of directors Catskill Center for Conservation, Arkville, New York, since 1974, Hudson River Foundation Science and Environmental Research, Inc., since 1981, Winston Foundation World Peace, since 1984, World Resources Institute, since 1987. Member American Conservation Association (board directors since 1985), Century Association.
Married Patricia Brandon Smith, September 30, 1963. Children: Katherine L., John H., Ramsay W.