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'''John Quincy Adams''' was the 6th President of the [[United States of America]].  He served one term as President (1825–1829) and then returned to Congress where he spent the remainder of his political career pursuing abolitionist motives.  He was the son of President [[John Adams]] and [[Abigail Adams]]. After graduating from Harvard College, he became a lawyer.  At 26 he was appointed Minister to the Netherlands by President George Washington, then promoted to the Berlin Legation.  In 1802 Adams was elected to the US Senate and 6 years later President Madison appointed him the first U.S. Minister of Russia. John Quincy Adams served as one of the great Secretaries of State under President [[James Monroe]],arranging with England for the joint occupation of the Oregon Country, obtaining from Spain the cessation of the Floridas, and helping to formulate the [[Monroe Doctrine]].

'''John Quincy Adams''' was the 6th President of the [[United States of America]].  He served one term as President (1825–1829) and then returned to Congress where he spent the remainder of his political career pursuing abolitionist motives.  He was the son of President [[John Adams]] and [[Abigail Adams]]. After graduating from Harvard College, he became a lawyer.  At 26 he was appointed Minister to the Netherlands by President George Washington, then promoted to the Berlin Legation.  In 1802 Adams was elected to the US Senate and 6 years later President Madison appointed him the first U.S. Minister of Russia. John Quincy Adams served as one of the great Secretaries of State under President [[James Monroe]],arranging with England for the joint occupation of the Oregon Country, obtaining from Spain the cessation of the Floridas, and helping to formulate the [[Monroe Doctrine]].

He died in Washington D.C. February 23, 1848.  <ref> [[Encyclopedia of Presidents John Quincy Adams]] by Zachary Kent, Children's Press</ref>

He died in Washington D.C. February 23, 1848.  <ref> [[Encyclopedia of Presidents John Quincy Adams]] by Zachary Kent, Children's Press</ref>

==Early Life==

==Early Life==

He was born in Braintree, Massachusetts (which would later be renamed Quincy) on July 11, 1767 to John and Abigal Adams.  He was encouraged by his parents to study hard and cultivate his mind.  As the [[American Revolutionary War]] broke out many refugees,from areas near the battle sites, stayed at the Adams household.  When his father was sent as an ambassador to France by the Continental Congress, John Quincy went with him.  He would remain in Europe for the next nine years.  While in France he studied at the Passy Academy.  Later John Adams sent his son to the Dutch University of Leiden, where he was able to study for two years and learn both Latin and Greek.  When American Diplomat, Francis Dana, looked for a interpreter to travel with him to Russia, John Quincy, who knew Russian, volunteered.  They remained in Russia for over a year waiting for the Russians to open talks with them. While in Russia, John Quincy studied hard in St.Petersburg, until they finally left.  He returned to his father in Hague, Holland.  John Quincy assisted John Adams, as a secretary, while his father served as an ambassador to the many European nations.  He returned to America and attended Harvard College, from which he graduated in July 1787.  He then learned law, while serving as a clerk in Newport, Massachusetts.  After [[Thomas Paine]] published a pamphlet criticizing President [[Washington]]'s policies and Federal Powers, John Quincy wrote a series of articles called Publicola, defending the President.  He worked in law for two years until appointed by Washington as U.S. minister to Holland.  <ref> [[Encyclopedia of Presidents John Quincy Adams]] by Zachary Kent, Children's Press</ref>

He was born in Braintree, Massachusetts (which would later be renamed Quincy) on July 11, 1767 to John and Abigail Adams.  He was encouraged by his parents to study hard and cultivate his mind.  As the [[American Revolutionary War]] broke out many refugees,from areas near the battle sites, stayed at the Adams household.  When his father was sent as an ambassador to France by the Continental Congress, John Quincy went with him.  He would remain in Europe for the next nine years.  While in France he studied at the Passy Academy.  Later John Adams sent his son to the Dutch University of Leiden, where he was able to study for two years and learn both Latin and Greek.  When American Diplomat, Francis Dana, looked for a interpreter to travel with him to Russia, John Quincy, who knew Russian, volunteered.  They remained in Russia for over a year waiting for the Russians to open talks with them. While in Russia, John Quincy studied hard in St.Petersburg, until they finally left.  He returned to his father in Hague, Holland.  John Quincy assisted John Adams, as a secretary, while his father served as an ambassador to the many European nations.  He returned to America and attended Harvard College, from which he graduated in July 1787.  He then learned law, while serving as a clerk in Newport, Massachusetts.  After [[Thomas Paine]] published a pamphlet criticizing President [[Washington]]'s policies and Federal Powers, John Quincy wrote a series of articles called Publicola, defending the President.  He worked in law for two years until appointed by Washington as U.S. minister to Holland.  <ref> [[Encyclopedia of Presidents John Quincy Adams]] by Zachary Kent, Children's Press</ref>

==Public Service==

==Public Service==

He eventually arrived in Holland as ambassador during a time of war.  The French had invaded Holland and for a time was in great danger of being exterminated.  Fortunately, the French were defeated by the Dutch armies, after which he returned to America to wait for a new government to be established.  While at home he was engaged to a Miss Louisa Catherine Johnson.  They were eventually married on July 26, 1797.  He continued his work as diplomat to Holland, until he was chosen as the minister to Portugal.  But before he could leave, his father, John Adams, became President of the United States.  John Adams chose his son to go as ambassador to Prussia, instead of Portugal.  He kept the post successfully for the next four years.  His father though was a very unpopular President and lost the 1800 election to [[Thomas Jefferson]].  Because of this John Quincy returned home to his family with his wife and son, George.  He was later elected in 1803 to the U.S. Senate representing Massachusetts.  Although supported by Federalists, he often differed from their policies.  One way in which he angered the Federalists was by supporting Thomas Jefferson's purchase of the Louisiana territory.  He also supported Jefferson's demand for a British Trade Embargo for firing on the American Frigate, the Chesapeake.  Because he angered his former allies in the Massachusetts Legislature, he was removed from office in 1808.  In 1809 the new President, [[James Madison]] appointed Adams to be the diplomat to Russia.  He remained there, even when [[Napoleon Bonaparte]] invaded Russia unsuccessfully.  His career as a diplomat was immensley successful.  Adams also helped the U.S. and Great Britain to reach and sign the Treaty of Ghent.  He also served as the Ambassador to Great Britain.  Then from 1817 to 1825 Adams served as the Secretary of State under [[James Monroe]].  During his time in Monroe's cabinet, Adams helped Monroe to formulate the famous Monroe Doctrine.  <ref> [[Encyclopedia of Presidents John Quincy Adams]] by Zachary Kent, Children's Press</ref>

He eventually arrived in Holland as ambassador during a time of war.  The French had invaded Holland and for a time was in great danger of being exterminated.  Fortunately, the French were defeated by the Dutch armies, after which he returned to America to wait for a new government to be established.  While at home he was engaged to a Miss Louisa Catherine Johnson.  They were eventually married on July 26, 1797.  He continued his work as diplomat to Holland, until he was chosen as the minister to Portugal.  But before he could leave, his father, John Adams, became President of the United States.  John Adams chose his son to go as ambassador to Prussia, instead of Portugal.  He kept the post successfully for the next four years.  His father though was a very unpopular President and lost the 1800 election to [[Thomas Jefferson]].  Because of this John Quincy returned home to his family with his wife and son, George.  He was later elected in 1803 to the U.S. Senate representing Massachusetts.  Although supported by Federalists, he often differed from their policies.  One way in which he angered the Federalists was by supporting Thomas Jefferson's purchase of the Louisiana territory.  He also supported Jefferson's demand for a British Trade Embargo for firing on the American Frigate, the Chesapeake.  Because he angered his former allies in the Massachusetts Legislature, he was removed from office in 1808.  In 1809 the new President, [[James Madison]] appointed Adams to be the diplomat to Russia.  He remained there, even when [[Napoleon Bonaparte]] invaded Russia unsuccessfully.  His career as a diplomat was immensely successful.  Adams also helped the U.S. and Great Britain to reach and sign the Treaty of Ghent.  He also served as the Ambassador to Great Britain.  Then from 1817 to 1825 Adams served as the Secretary of State under [[James Monroe]].  During his time in Monroe's cabinet, Adams helped Monroe to formulate the famous Monroe Doctrine.  <ref> [[Encyclopedia of Presidents John Quincy Adams]] by Zachary Kent, Children's Press</ref>

==Election to the Presidency==

==Election to the Presidency==