He previously served as the eighth united states secretary of state from 1817 to 1825. 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 over the years, he also served as a diplomat, a senator, and a member of the house of representatives. John quincy adams was the sixth president of the united states He was also the eldest son of president john adams, the second u.s John quincy became secretary of state to president james monroe for two consecutive terms
He is considered one of the most accomplished secretary of state of all times. Reared for public service, john quincy adams became one of the nation's preeminent secretaries of state but proved the wrong man for the presidency Aloof, stubborn, and ferociously independent, he failed to develop the support he needed in washington, even among his own party. This detailed timeline explores the key events and decisions that defined adams's presidency. John quincy adams was a child of the enlightenment, of the american revolution, and, perhaps most important, of john and abigail adams
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