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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.

Good Morning Quincy WAA daily dose of local news, community updates, and small-town connection.Good Morning Quincy WA is a weekday morning podcast dedicated to keeping the heart of the Columbia Basin informed, connected, and smiling. Covering Quincy, Winchester, George, and Crescent Bar, this show focuses on the people, places, and stories that make our shared community feel like home.Each episode is a short, easy-to-listen-to morning update (15–30 minutes, Monday through Friday), designed to fit perfectly into your coffee routine or commute. We’ll cover:The local weather forecastUpcoming ...

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...

While asking that Congress work to establish better commercial relations with Mexico, Great Britain, and Austria-Hungary, Adams demonstrates how tariffs affect the commerce of the country.

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.

AM Quincy is a live audio show that can be heard Monday-Friday, 7am to 9am on QATV-8 (Quincy Access Television, Quincy, Massachusetts) and QATV.org. AM Quincy features news, weather, traffic and music to get your day started. Hosted by QATV's Joe Catalano, the program also features interview segments with non-profit agency representatives, local politicians, directors from various City of Quincy departments and other individuals representing a myriad of topics and groups. AM Quincy is the only locally produced, daily show covering news and events in the City of Quincy.

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

Mayor Tom Koch's podcast from the historic City of Quincy, Massachusetts

The Mixx Radio Show is a diverse nationally recognized internet radio show aired 3 days a week on Streetz 105.1, internet digital radio station in St. Louis, Missouri. Hosted by national radio host Kizzy Q and Dj Flightt. The radio show consists of exclusive interviews from national and local artists, entrepreneurs, business owners and more. It also consists of radio spins, commercials, promotion, current news, community events etc, the purpose of the show is to creatively highlight all aspects of music and entertainment while providing positive exposure to our guest on the show and creating ...

Calling all Bama Fans! Sports talk from the fan’s perspective. No “resident” expert here just a fans point of view. A family of Bama fans, Q Dawg the realist as a former football coach and his bro, Josh the “homer” join us for a take on Bama’s performance in football, softball, basketball as well as any other Bama sports we may want to discuss. Then you've got Wild Bill, his daughter Amber and her hubs, Austin. It rounds out to be good ole Bama family time!

Welcome to My Honest Take - The podcast where real talk meets fresh perspective. Expect bold opinons, unfiltered conversations, and exciting guests that bring a whole new flair to your favorite topics. From culture and music, to the moments around our world. We're leveling up the podcast world with deeper insights, bigger laughs, and stories that keep getting better. This is My Honest Take. Episodes Drop Weekly. Like, Share & Subscribe. Follow me on all social networks: @QuincyQ2K. @Quincy2K. Episode URL

Daily news updates from AM Quincy on Quincy Access Television. AM Quincy is a live audio show that can be heard Monday-Friday, 7am to 9am on QATV-8 (Quincy Access Television, Quincy, Massachusetts) and QATV.org. Hosted by QATV's Joe Catalano, AM Quincy features news, weather, traffic and music to get your day started. AM Quincy is the only locally produced, daily show covering news and events in the City of Quincy.

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.