John Quincy was John Adams and Abigail Adams’ son. His father appointed him as Minister to Prussia during his presidency, despite the fact that John Quincy worried this would look nepotistic. It turned out to be a prudent move, as John could trust his son’s reports from Europe during a particularly tense and climactic period in international relations.
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Chapter 5: The Collaborators
...of the French Revolution, to France for the treaty negotiation. Adams also appointed his son, John Quincy Adams , as American minister to Prussia, despite John Quincy’s own worries that this would look...
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...goal of leading troops into battle against the French. He had also received information from John Quincy Adams that the French would react well to another delegation. Finally, Adams was also fond of...
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Chapter 6: The Friendship
John Adams returned home to John Quincy Adams looking forward to a peaceful life. However, it was difficult for him to let go...
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...thrilled and credited himself for this development. Jefferson sent a long letter in response, enclosing John Quincy Adams ’ Lectures on Rhetoric and Oratory as gift. This began what is now considered the...
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