Few individuals arrive in this world destined for a trajectory as remarkable as that of John Quincy Adams. Entering the world on July 11, 1767, in Braintree, Massachusetts Bay, British America, John Quincy Adams began a life that would ultimately see him rise to extraordinary political prominence.
Son, husband, father, lawyer, statesman — President John Quincy Adams filled an impressive number of roles throughout his lifetime, each one adding another dimension to an already remarkable legacy.
Fun Facts
- Serving as the sixth president of the United States, President John Quincy Adams held the nation's highest office from March 4, 1825, to March 4, 1829.
- Much of his youth was spent across Europe, accompanying his father, John Adams, who was stationed there in a diplomatic capacity.
- Once he returned to the United States, he established a legal firm and quickly earned an appointment as U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands. He continued to hold high-ranking diplomatic positions until 1801.
- John C Calhoun served as his vice president. President James Monroe came before him in office, while Andrew Jackson followed.
- His parents were John Adams and Abigail Smith.
- He went on to study at Harvard University and took Louisa Johnson as his wife.
- By profession, he worked as both a politician and a lawyer.
- During the 1824 presidential elections, John Adams faced off against Andrew Jackson, William H. Crawford, and Henry Clay. All were participants in the 1824 presidential election.
- President John Quincy Adams eventually passed on February 23, 1848, at 80 in Washington, D.C.