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Hace 3 días · John Quincy Adams (/ ˈ k w ɪ n z i / ⓘ; July 11, 1767 – February 23, 1848) was an American statesman, politician, diplomat, lawyer, and diarist who served as the sixth president of the United States, from 1825 to 1829.
Hace 1 día · To be clear, Randall Woods’ “John Quincy Adams: A Man for the Whole People” is not a leisurely read designed for the beach or airport. Clocking in at more than 700 pages, Woods’ biography of the sixth president is massive in both length and scope.
Hace 13 horas · In “John Quincy Adams: A Man for the Whole People,” Randall Woods gives us a thorough and appropriately cerebral account of Adams—a man who performed his share of portentous deeds. Born to ...
25 de jun. de 2024 · John Quincy Adams was a “child of the Enlightenment” and a believing Christian. He was an American nationalist during a time when America was riven with sectional rivalries and disputes, whose paramount goal was to save the Union. He was an unabashed but not an uncritical patriot.
Hace 2 días · To be clear, Randall Woods' “John Quincy Adams: A Man for the Whole People” is not a leisurely read designed for the beach or airport. Clocking in at more than 700 pages, Woods' biography of ...
26 de jun. de 2024 · John Quincy Adams, son of John and Abigail Adams, served as the sixth President of the United States from 1825 to 1829. A member of multiple political parties throughout his career, Adams was known for his strong diplomatic skills and commitment to anti-slavery efforts.
10 de jun. de 2024 · United States presidential election of 1824 was an American presidential election held in 1824, in which John Quincy Adams was elected by the House of Representatives after Andrew Jackson won the most popular and electoral votes but failed to receive a majority.
