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John Quincy Adams Biography
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Biography: Life of John Quincy Adams
Born 1767, Died 1848; Served as 6th President of the United States 1825-1829.
John Quincy Adams, son of John Adams, was born July 11, 1767 in Braintree, Massachusetts. From a young age he was exposed to the history of the times, molding him for later public service. He attended Harvard College and later became a lawyer.
On July 26, 1796 John Quincy Adams married Louisa Catherine Johnson, the daughter of the American consul in London.
John Quincy Adams was elected to the United States Senate in 1803. Later he was appointed minister to Russia by James Madison. He also was part of the commission negotiating the Treaty of Ghent, was minister to Great Britain, and was appointed secretary of state by James Monroe in 1817.
In the 1824 election, Andrew Jackson received the most electoral votes, but not a plurality. The election was turned over to the House of Representatives and John Quincy Adams won. The dispute between Jackson’s and Adams’ supporters resulted in enactment of few positive measures during the administration of John Quincy Adams.
Defeated by Jackson, John Quincy Adams retired to Massachusetts. From 1831 until his death in 1848, Adams served in the House of Representatives. He died on February 23, 1848.
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