John Quincy Adams
6th President of the United States
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About John Quincy Adams
John Quincy Adams was the 6th President of the United States (1825-1829).
His Highlights
He is best known as a diplomat, who shaped America's foreign policy. Goods, money and people traveled more rapidly than ever before during his presidency.
His Legacy
Historians all over the world admit he was one of the greatest diplomats and secretaries of state in history.
His Personal Life
He was married to Louisa Johnson and he had 4 children.
Fun Facts
He was portrayed by Anthony Hopkins in the 1997 film "Amistad", directed by Steven Spielberg. In 1843, he posed for the earliest confirmed photograph still in existence of a United States' president.
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Famous quotes by John Quincy Adams
All men profess honesty as long as they can. To believe all men honest would be folly. To believe none so is something worse.John Quincy Adams
Always vote for principle, though you may vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest reflection that your vote is never lost.John Quincy Adams
Courage and perseverance have a magical talisman, before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish into air.John Quincy Adams
If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.John Quincy Adams
Nip the shoots of arbitrary power in the bud, is the only maxim which can ever preserve the liberties of any people.John Quincy Adams
Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.John Quincy Adams
Posterity: you will never know how much it has cost my generation to preserve your freedom. I hope you will make good use of it.John Quincy Adams
The highest glory of the American Revolution was this: it connected in one indissoluble bond the principles of civil government with the principles of Christianity.John Quincy Adams
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F.A.Q. about John Quincy Adams
When is his birthday?
John Quincy Adams' birthday is on July 11, 1767.
In how many days is his birthday?
John's birthday is in 6 days
How old was John when he died?
He was 80 years old.
When did he die?
He died in February 23, 1848.
How old would he be today?
John Quincy Adams would be 254 years old if he was alive today.
Where was John from?
He was born in Quincy, Massachusetts, U.S..