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John Quincy Adams

The 6th President of the United States from 1825 to 1829, he was the son of the 2nd US President.

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Did Abraham Lincoln work for John Quincy Adams?

Abraham Lincoln was elected to the 30th Congress and served from 1847 to 1849. On February 21, 1848, while participating in a vote in the House of Representatives at the US Capitol Building, former President John Quincy Adams (6th) suffered a deadly stroke from which he died two days later. Lincoln was present during the ex-President's collapse.

Lincoln did not work for Adams, although for some reason Adams took a liking to him and took him under his wing. Adams was a fervent abolitionist and Lincoln was taken under his wing. He shared his 3 step plan for wiping out slavery and Lincoln made use of this later as President.

Who of John Adams sons was an Alcoholic?

Thomas, John Adam's second son.

He had two sons who were alcoholics. Charles, who was his second son, died at the age of 30, when his father was leaving his presidency. Thomas was the third son, who died in debt at the age of 59.

His oldest son's(John Quincy) first son was an alcoholic and committed suicide at the age of 31. Their 2nd son was expelled from college, failed in business and died of an alcohol-related illness. The 3rd son turned out okay.

What job did John Quincy Adams hold for 18 years after being president?

Adams served in the US House of Representatives for 18 years after he was President.

What major event happened in the year 1797 during John Adams's Presidency?

There are two major events of John Adams' presidency that took place in 1797. The first is a bit obvious, but I included it to be safe.

  1. John Adams was inaugurated on March 4, 1797.
  2. The XYZ incident started in 1797.

Did John Quincy Adams swim naked in the Potomac?

Yes. There is an amusing story that on one occasion, somebody stole his clothes.

John quincey adams 1925 indian peace medal?

The John Quincy Adams Indian Peace Medal is actually from 1825. George Washington began a tradition of presenting peace medals during formal ceremonies, including treaty signings.

What is James Putnam to John Adams?

James Putnam was the son of Samuel Putnam, both of whom left Worchestor MASS at the start of the American Revolution in 1775. Samuel Putnam was actually the lawyer Adams articled under around 1758-60. Why some suggest he articled under John Putnam is anyone`s guess; but it could be to hide the fact Samuel was associated with Gov. John Wentworth, another friend of Adams, both of whom were considered traitors in the Revolution. Unless Adams knew another James Putnam, its unlikely he had any relationship with Samuel`s son James.

What kind of presidency did John Quincy Adams have?

he was accused of the "corrupt bargain" by Jackson and wanted a high Tariff to build infrastructure, and a national bank. He signed in the "Tariff of Abominations (1828)" and botched his chance at another presidency term. A great diplomat, and generous to Native Americans, so people wanting to move West didn't like him for not kicking them out.

How did John Quincy Adams become president with fewer votes than his opponent?

Nobody won a majority from the electoral college vote, so according to the US Constitution , the House of Representative chose the President from the three top vote-getters. After the usual political maneuvering and dealing, Adams was elected.

What did John Adams do for a living?

He was a lawyer and owned a farm. Later in life, he was the first vice president of the United States and the second president.

Was Dorothy Quincy Adams related to John Quincy Adams?

I am not sure which "Dorothy Quincy Adams" you are asking about. There was a Dorothy Quincy, but her married name was Hancock, and she was the wife of John Hancock; today, the Quincy home is a tourist site in the city of Quincy MA, as is the Adams home, where John and Abigail lived. The Quincy family was very famous in early Massachusetts, and Dorothy Quincy was well-known as a hostess, giving parties which many important people of her day attended. John Quincy Adams (whose mother was Abigail, and father was President John Adams) did have a wife, but her name was not Dorothy-- it was Louisa.

What events were going on during John Quincy Adams' presidency?

Well, slavery was a big issue in the United States at the time. Mr. Adams was strongly against slavery just like his father. Which makes His father, John Adams, my favorite President of the United States.

What was Henry Clay at the time of John Quincy Adams?

Adams appointed him Secretary of State. He had been Speaker of the House.

John Quincy Adams' list of accomplishments as president?

he accomplished very little in his presidency

-supported clay's American system and wanted the federal government to play a larger role in supporting the American economy

- proposed a national program to build roads and canals and a high tariff to protect industry

-also planned to set up a national university and a observatory for astronomers in Washington, D.C.

lacked the political skill to push his programs through congress

Who said 'Extremism in defense of liberty is no vice'?

  • I would remind you that extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice! And let me remind you also that moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue!
    • Acceptance Speech as the 1964 Republican Presidential candidate.
    • Variants and derivatives of this that are often quoted include:
Extremism in defense of liberty is no vice. Tolerance in the face of tyranny is no virtue.Extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice. And moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.Moderation in the protection of liberty is no virtue; extremism in the defense of freedom is no vice. Answer from Wikiquote.

THE REAL ANSWER: BARRY GOLDWATER SAID THIS IN HIS ACCEPTANCE SPEECH AS THE 1964 REPUBLICAN PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE.

No, the real answer is Marcus Tullius Cicero. It is true that Barry Goldwater used

in in a speech but Cicero is credited with the original.

Is John Quincy Adams on money?

yes he is on the money like the 1 dallor bill coin