An ardent believer in national greatness, the sixth president thought American should dominate the hemisphere. As the...
John Quincy Adams
The year 1824 was a political turning point in which none of the old rules applied. The...
John Quincy Adams was the last of the “notables” that began with George Washington. Introduction Only twice...
Until today, she was the only first lady born outside the U.S.. She had to prove herself...
Adams had become widely revered in his last years. The morning of February 21, 1848, was bright...
As the presidential election of 1828 approached, the nation’s emotions were running high. As the presidential election...
The outcome of the very close election surprised political leaders. The 1824 presidential election marked the final...
In the 1820s, political leaders and parties rose to popularity by championing the will of the people....