Stubborn Things — John Adams Quote T-Shirt — black — front

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Facts Are Stubborn Things — John Adams Quote T-Shirt

$32.00

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Fit & Fabric

Our shirts are cut differently from style to style, so check this chart before you order. This style has a relaxed fit. All measurements are in inches, taken laid flat.

Size	Chest width	Length
S	18¼	26⅝
M	20¼	28
L	22	29⅜
XL	24	30¾
2XL	26	31⅝
3XL	27¾	32½
4XL	29¾	33½

How to measure: Lay a tee you like flat. Measure straight across the chest, armpit to armpit. Pick the size with the closest chest width. Length runs from the top of the shoulder to the hem.

Fabric: 100% ring-spun cotton, 6.1 oz per square yard. A heavier tee, dyed after it's sewn.

Care: Wash inside out in cold water, with similar colors. Tumble dry low or hang dry. Don't iron the print. Don't bleach or dry clean. Garment-dyed color can rub off onto light fabrics.

Each piece can differ from the chart by up to 2 inches.

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Everyone in the meeting wanted the numbers to say yes. You checked them twice. They still said no.

"Facts are stubborn things…"
— John Adams
Closing argument for the defense, Boston Massacre trial, December 1770. We check every line against a primary source.

The sentence keeps going: "whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence." Adams was defending the British soldiers charged with murder.

Wear it the next time someone brings their own facts.

Read the full story behind this quote: What the Founders Actually Said (And Why It Matters in 2026).

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Facts Are Stubborn Things — John Adams Quote T-Shirt

$32.00