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He fought for Washington, served with Lincoln, witnessed Bunker Hill, and sounded the clarion against slavery on the eve of the Civil War. He negotiated an end to the War of 1812, engineered the annexation of Florida, and won the Supreme Court decision that freed the African captives of La Amistad. He served his nation as minister to six countries, secretary of state, senator, congressman, and president. John Quincy Adams was all of these things and more. In this masterful biography, award-winning author Harlow Giles Unger reveals Adams as a towering figure in the nation’s formative years.

John Quincy Adams was the last of his kind - a Puritan from the age of the Founders who despised party and compromise yet dedicated himself to politics and government. The son of John Adams, he was a brilliant ambassador and secretary of state, a frustrated president at a historic turning point in American politics, and a dedicated congressman who literally died in office - at the age of 80, in the House of Representatives, in the midst of an impassioned political debate.

In this fresh and lively biography rich in literary analysis and new historical detail, Fred Kaplan brings into focus the dramatic life of John Quincy Adams - the little known and much misunderstood sixth president of the United States and the first son of John and Abigail Adams - and persuasively demonstrates how Adams's inspiring, progressive vision guided his life and helped shape the course of America.

A magisterial journey through the epic life and transformative times of John Quincy Adams In this masterful biography, historian Randall B. Woods peels back the many layers of John Quincy’s long life, exposing a rich and complicated family saga and a political legacy that transformed the...

The podcast chronicles the extraordinary life and career of Quincy Jones, a pioneering figure in American entertainment who shaped popular culture across seven decades. Rising from Chicago's South Side, Jones became a groundbreaking musician, composer, arranger, and producer, most famously producing Michael Jackson's bestselling albums including "Thriller." His remarkable career included 28 Grammy wins from 80 nominations, influential work in film and television (including "The Color Purple" and "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air"), and organizing the historic "We Are the World" recording. Beyond ...

Go on a journey with Travis and Chris as they deep dive into the little known stories about the Gem City, Quincy, Illinois.

Dive into the riveting life of John Quincy Adams in this comprehensive biography. Journey through his formative years and diplomatic endeavors, both domestically and internationally. Then, explore his influential roles as Secretary of State and President, before culminating with his impactful years in the House of Representatives. Narrated by Bill Boerst, this biography offers an in-depth look at one of Americas most fascinating political figures.

In the two volumes featured in the American Reformer Series, including The Life of William Lloyd Garrison, the Abolitionist and Charles Sumner, the Scholar in Politics, the author offers an insightful exploration of the moral and political forces that united to bring about the downfall of slavery and the slave power in the United States. Join us as we delve into the intricate tapestry of history that shaped these pivotal moments. - Summary from Preface

John Quincy Adams, the son of the second president, is generally viewed as a failed chief executive. A respected diplomat who became secretary of state under President James Monroe, JQ Adams won the contested 1824 election with the support of Speaker Henry Clay, whose endorsement led to Adams’s selection by the House of Representatives under the Twelfth Amendment.

President John Quincy Adams led a very fulfilling life in politics. He had been a senator, ambassador, and President. When his job as America’s top leader was over he was asked to return to Washington as a member of the House of Representatives where he remained until he died. This audiobook pays tribute to his role in drawing attention to the negative aspects of slavery long before Abraham Lincoln took office.

A riveting collection of the hardships, hairbreadth escapes, and mortal struggles of enslaved people seeking freedom: These are the true stories of the Underground Railroad. Featuring a powerful introduction by Ta-Nehisi Coates As a conductor for the Underground Railroad—the covert resistance...

Discover a poignant collection of nine heartfelt letters penned by John Quincy Adams, the sixth president of the United States, to his teenage son. These letters aim to instill a profound love and reverence for the Holy Scriptures, encouraging a lifelong passion for their study and reflection. - Summary by Dale Barkley

John Quincy and Louisa Adams’s unexpected journey that changed everything. American Phoenix is the sweeping, riveting tale of a grand historic adventure across forbidding oceans and frozen tundra—from the bustling ports and towering birches of Boston to the remote reaches of pre-Soviet...

The 1828 presidential election, which pitted Major General Andrew Jackson against incumbent John Quincy Adams, has long been hailed as a watershed moment in American political history. It was the contest in which an unlettered, hot-tempered southwestern frontiersman, trumpeted by his supporters as a genuine man of the people, soundly defeated a New England "aristocrat" whose education and political resume were as impressive as any ever seen in American public life.

The title "Letters of John Quincy Adams to His Son, on the Bible and Its Teachings" is a collection of letters written by John Quincy Adams, the 6th President of the United States, to his son. These letters focus specifically on the topic of the Bible and its teachings. Some key points about this work: - It consists of letters written by John Quincy Adams to provide religious and moral instruction to his son, likely during his son's youth or young adulthood. - The subject matter revolves around discussing, interpreting, and imparting the teachings found in the Bible. - As a former President ...

Bob Crawford of The Avett Brothers explores the post-presidential legacy of America’s sixth president: John Quincy Adams. Though often only seen as a failed one-term president and the son of a Founding Father, Adams spent his final decades in Congress fighting the slavocracy and forming a bridge between the founding of America and the era of Lincoln. Founding Son features Patrick Warburton as the voice of John Quincy Adams, Nick Offerman as the voice of Andrew Jackson, and Grey DeLisle as the voice of Louisa Adams.

Emily Raboteau’s Searching for Zion takes listeners around the world on an unexpected adventure of faith. Both one woman’s quest for a place to call "home" and an investigation into a people’s search for the promised land, this landmark work is a trenchant inquiry into contemporary and historical ethnic displacement.

3rd Street Radio is a podcast created by the team at the Ruth Williams Opera House of Bayview, San Francisco, dedicated to black excellence in the arts. Our mission is to educate and provide our community with health & wellness tools needed to heal, empower, and thrive. Our programming consists of interviews with mental health experts and covers a multitude of topics from anxiety to depression to meditation. Our guest list will also include our RWOH program participants, community & business leaders, artists, activists, and young folks doing good works.