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The first president to also be the son of a president, John Quincy Adams paralleled the temperament, career and opinions of his illustrious father.

As birthplace of John Adams, John Quincy Adams and John Hancock, Quincy played a vital role in the American Revolution. Today, much of their legacy remains.

John Quincy Adams, the only President elected to the House of Representatives after his Presidency, participates in a controversial vote, then collapses and dies.

Louisa Adams spent much of her stressful married life as a diplomat's wife in foreign countries. Louisa's return to London was a rare happy period for the Adamses.

John Quincy Adams, elected President in 1824 as a Democratic-Republican, was a member, during his long political career, of no less than five political parties.

This new book is an inspiring look at one of the greatest American politicians. Mr. John Q. Adams is shown as the extraordinary personification of genuine Civil Service!

When Louisa Johnson married John Quincy Adams, she had no idea what she was in for. British-born Louisa was an outsider in the eyes of her mother-in-law, Abigail.

From the beginning, John Quincy Adams faced an uphill battle as President. He was never quite able to prove wrong those who viewed his Presidency as being "illegitimate.

Shockingly, and seemingly against all odds, the NCAA's longest football losing streak is still intact -- thanks to a fourth-quarter rally by the Quincy University Hawks

Never been to Boston? Neither had I until I met up with suite101's Gourmet Food Writer, Jacqueline Church for a tour of some of her hometown's culinary hot spots. Long live Chowdah!

A review of Lisa Gardner's novel "Gone", a novel featuring her characters ex-FBI profiler Pierce Quincy and ex-Sherriff's deputy Lorraine Connor.

In 1809, Louisa Adams moved with her husband to Saint Petersburg, Russia. The six years the family spent there were very stressful for Louisa.

Michael Jackson continues to burn bridges in the music industry despite the former pop king's desire to make a comeback.

In order to combat loneliness and depression, Louisa Adams became interested in social causes. In the process, she increased public awareness of the issues of her day.

Although Andrew Jackson won the popular vote, the House of Representatives denied him the presidency in 1825 by supporting rival John Quincy Adams.

Louisa Adams, wife of sixth president John Quincy Adams, is unique in that she is the only First Lady who was born abroad. This fact made her a controversial figure.

Abigail Adams' values regarding domesticity, women's rights, slavery and politics were shaped by society but changed to leave her revolutionary ideals incomplete.

Andrew Jackson was surely one of the most controversial of all of America's first Presidents. From a war hero to a frontier lawyer to President, his story is fascinating

A visit to Bourges will give you a clear understanding of France and a chance to visit one of its premier wine regions.

Massachusetts offers visitors varied attractions. Beaches, outlet malls, museums and historical sites like Plymouth, Quincy and Lexington are an hour's drive from Boston.

Harvard's 1741-1745 graduates, listed in this series, were destined for leadership roles in both the fight for independence and in the founding of a new nation.

Hay-Adams Hotel is Washington DC with be the temporary home of United States President Elect Barack Obama as they prepare to move into the White House of U.S. Capitol.

Michael Jackson's two albums of the 80s worked for two reasons: his unquestioned talent and the musicians who made hit after hit such unforgettable classics.

Andrew Jackson was a polarizing figure in the history of American politics. He was a strong and capable leader with a violent tempor and a very clear vision of America,

Boston is one of America's best-loved cities. Whether you're a fan of history, architecture, or Yankee cooking, you'll find what you're looking for in Beantown.

The only person punished in connection with the events on March 5, 1770, was a boy who killed no one and possibly wasn't even at the scene. He got whipped.

The fiscal year 2009 was a year of not only transition and challenge but also achievement for the Asian Community Development Corporation.

Visit the libraries and drawing rooms where the Founding Fathers thought and conversed - tour the houses of presidents from Virginia and Massachusetts.

More than virtually any other previous President, Andrew Jackson was elected on the popular vote and as a result saw himself as the representative of the people.

Top quality food and France go hand in hand. The Luxury Travel list of five best restaurants and bistros in Paris narrows the field for tourists seeking great cuisine.

It's an early opener that won't exactly excite the average college football fan. But if the Indiana State Sycamores win, they'll be positively jubilant.

Outdoor enthusiasts of all stripes can find something interesting to do at this 7,000 acre park less than ten miles from downtown.

Asian Americans appear to be more than twice as likely to develop type 2 diabetes than the general American population. Since Asian Americans are four times less likely to be obese, doctors are late to diagnose them as diabetic. Help us spread the word among the medical and Asian American communities.

Idol Gives Back, scheduled for April 24, 25, designed to aid charities in U.S. and Africa

A series of 12-foot-high red pins have been placed around the city in an effort to get locals to visit area sites and attractions.

Clara Barton's efforts during the Civil War saved countless lives. She then went on to locate remains of thousands of men and later formed the Red Cross.

For Jazz Lovers, the introduction of DVD's did not make high quality Jazz Concerts any easier to get until now. The Jazz Icons DVD series is changing jazz viewing.

John Adams, son of a farmer and shoemaker, attended Harvard, taught school, then became an attorney. He married Abigail Smith and became involved in defending America aga

This month offers a huge variety of comedy, drama, and mystery television series newly released on DVD.

Michael Jackson started entertaining and astonishing crowds when he was five years old. Through ups and downs, his ability to entertain remained strong.

Benjamin Harrison's four years in the office of President has been largely forgotten in the century since. His legacy is mixed, despite a strong legislative agenda.

The seventh president of the United States, Martin Van Buren, continued the policies of his predecessor, Andrew Jackson, in banking, indian removal, and slavery.

The election of 1824 pitted two factions of the Republican party, the only major party existing, against each other: National versus Radical or Old Republicans.

Cedric the Entertainer hosts 8th Annual Super Bowl Gospel Celebration

Riding the wave of victory in the War of 1812, the United States expanded into Spanish controlled Florida and encountered the Seminole Nation.

When as a youth Michael Jackson sang the for Jackson Five, no one would have guessed that he would some day become the biggest star in the world. His legacy continues.

Apart from George Washington, James Monroe is the closest America has ever come to having a unanimously elected president, leading the country during peaceful times.

Henry Clay was a major candidate on three unsuccessful occasions, promoting his American System against Andrew Jackson and the Democrats.

Ezra Stiles Ely was an influential Presbyterian clergyman who wanted to merge church and state to ensure that the nation was ruled by orthodox christians.

Benjamin Harrison, grandson of President William Henry Harrison, climbed quickly up the political ladder, from local politics to national recognition.