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John Quincy Adams / by Heidi M. D. Elston

Elston, Heidi M. D., 1979- (author.).

Summary:

This biography introduces readers to John Quincy Adams his political career as a Massachusetts state senator, US senator, US secretary of state, minister to the Netherlands, Prussia, Russia, and Great Britain, and US president extending the Cumberland Road into Ohio. Information about his childhood, family, personal life, and retirement years is included. A timeline, fast facts, and sidebars provide additional information.

Record details

ISBN: 9781532193385
ISBN: 1532193386
Physical Description: 48 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 21 cm
Publisher: Minneapolis, MN : Checkerboard Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing, [2021]

Content descriptions

General Note:	Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:	John Quincy Adams -- Timeline -- Did you know? -- Witnessing history -- Diplomat -- Senator Adams -- Secretary Adams -- A sixth president -- President Adams's cabinet -- Running the country -- The election of 1828 -- Old Man Eloquent -- Office of the president -- Presidents and their terms.