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John Quincy Adams
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This biography contains three main sections. the first covers Adams's early years and his time as a diplomat--both in America and overseas. The second tells of his two careers as Secretary of State and President. The last involves his years in the House of Representatives. (Summary by Bill Boerst)
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The best part was how John Quincy Adam’s conducted himself as an ex president;: I would have enjoyed it more if he had more notes on the Amistad case: overall a complimentary writing