John Quincy Adams, President
Dates covered: 1767-1848
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Books:
First Son and President: A Story about John Quincy Adams 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, 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, scholar, and poet, just as he hoped he would be. Level 6.0. Middle to Older students. Massachusetts.
John Quincy Adams: 6th President of the United States Presents the life of John Quincy Adams, including his childhood, education, employment, and political career. Older students.
John Quincy Adams: Boy Patriot Childhood of Famous American series, learn more about the childhood of the famous son of a president who would grow up to become a president himself. Middle students. Massachusetts.
John Quincy Adams: Encyclopedia of Presidents A biography of the sixth president, who continued the family dedication to public service begun by his father, the second president of the United States. Older students.
John Quincy Adams: Great American Presidents A biography of John Quincy Adams, the only former president to serve in the United States House of Representatives, whose antislavery position led him to argue the Amistad case before the Supreme Court. Older students.
John Quincy Adams: Our Sixth President A thorough, illustrated biography discussing the president’s childhood, his career, his family, and his term as President of the United States. Level 6.0. Middle to Older students. Massachusetts.
John Quincy Adams: Sixth President 1825-1829 (Getting to Know the Us Presidents) An introduction to the life of John Qincy Adams, son of the second president who himself became the sixth president. Younger to Middle students.
John Quincy Adams: the 6th President John Quincy Adams is the son of John Adams, a Founding Father and President, but what else do you know about our 6th president? In this fascinating introduction, young readers will learn about Adams’s early life, his achievements as president, as well as the ways he is remembered today. Younger to Middle students. Massachusetts.
Young John Quincy A brief look at the childhood of John Quincy Adams, America’s sixth president, during his childhood; longer picture book. Younger to Middle students.
Coloring Pages/Drawing:
Jordan Robinson (Benjamin Banneker— Spoken Word, San Francisco – Hamilton Stage)
Movies/Videos/Documentaries
- Fast Facts on President John Quincy Adams
- John Quincy Adams – 6th U.S. President & Son of Founding Father John Adams | Mini Bio | BIO
Museums/Field Trips (including virtual):
- Adams National Historical Park, Quincy Massachusetts.
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