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Walker, Jane C.

John Quincy Adams

(4) 4-6 United States Presidents series. Current events may generate a renewed interest in the other president who followed his father to the White House. This formulaic biography recaps Adams's life, showing that his political triumphs occurred while serving as a diplomat, Secretary of State, and U.S. representative, rather than during his undistinguished presidency. Reproductions and "source documents" illustrate the text. A time line is included. Bib., ind.

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