First Son and President A Story about John Quincy Adams |
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| Author:
| Gherman, Beverly |
| Illustrator:
| Bird, Matthew |
| Series title: | Creative Minds Biographies Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8225-3091-6 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2006 |
| Publisher: | Lerner Publishing Group
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $8.99 |
Book Description:
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America's sixth president and son of America's second president, John Quincy Adams lived an extraordinary life. Beginning as a young boy as secretary for his father during the peace talks that ended the Revolutionary War, Adams served his country as a diplomat, state senator, secretary of state, the president, and as a representative in congress. Through his many speeches, essays, books, and written reports, Adams helped shape America. Today, he is remembered as a great statesman, a...
More DescriptionAmerica's sixth president and son of America's second president, John Quincy Adams lived an extraordinary life. Beginning as a young boy as secretary for his father during the peace talks that ended the Revolutionary War, Adams served his country as a diplomat, state senator, secretary of state, the president, and as a representative in congress. Through his many speeches, essays, books, and written reports, Adams helped shape America. Today, he is remembered as a great statesman, a scholar, and a poet, just as he hoped he would be.