In John Quincy Adams, Robert V. Remini shows his readers a picture of the sixth president of the United States of America. JQA, as John Quincy Adams is referred to, is an unnoticed president that served during a great time in American history. This book is one in a series that introduces the reader to each President through a short biography. Remini’s purpose is to bring the personal life and political achievements of this man to the forefront, and educate the reader on why he is important to remember.
John Quincy Adams was a truly remarkable man. Born in 1767, he lived a long and fulfilling life, which ended in 1848. JQA’s coffin had an inscription put on it that was written by Daniel Webster, whom he was not fond of (Remini 155): “A citizen of the United States, in the Capitol of Washington, February 23, 1848, Having served his country for half a century, And enjoyed its highest honors.” …show more content…
While on these excursions, JQA gained a great deal of knowledge in many areas. He also benefited from favoritism early on. Graduating from Harvard, gaining his own law practice, and the ability to serve on missions for the first administrations, are all thanks to his father’s support and heavy hand. JQA also acquired many useful skills, such as learning several different languages, and started his public service career at quite a young age. The privilege his Father bestowed onto him was not enough to keep JQA from complaining about his overbearing parents, and he seemed to hold onto a grudge after his parents ruined his first engagement to a girl he was deeply in love with. JQA was not in attendance at their funerals and his heart seemed to be missing from the other areas in his life, such as his eventual marriage, the presidency, and the law practice his father obligated him into
John Quincy Adams was a truly remarkable man. Born in 1767, he lived a long and fulfilling life, which ended in 1848. JQA’s coffin had an inscription put on it that was written by Daniel Webster, whom he was not fond of (Remini 155): “A citizen of the United States, in the Capitol of Washington, February 23, 1848, Having served his country for half a century, And enjoyed its highest honors.” …show more content…
While on these excursions, JQA gained a great deal of knowledge in many areas. He also benefited from favoritism early on. Graduating from Harvard, gaining his own law practice, and the ability to serve on missions for the first administrations, are all thanks to his father’s support and heavy hand. JQA also acquired many useful skills, such as learning several different languages, and started his public service career at quite a young age. The privilege his Father bestowed onto him was not enough to keep JQA from complaining about his overbearing parents, and he seemed to hold onto a grudge after his parents ruined his first engagement to a girl he was deeply in love with. JQA was not in attendance at their funerals and his heart seemed to be missing from the other areas in his life, such as his eventual marriage, the presidency, and the law practice his father obligated him into