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

Dec 9, 2008 - Ashley Waggoner

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

Mar 8, 2009 - Terry Long

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.

Oct 10, 2008 - Ashley Waggoner

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!

May 12, 2008 - Roger Saunders

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.

Apr 14, 2008 - Isaac M. McPhee

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.

Nov 25, 2008 - Ashley Waggoner

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.

Apr 14, 2008 - Isaac M. McPhee

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.

May 8, 2007 - John Oyston

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

Apr 1, 2006 - Mary Trotter Kion

Learned and thoughtful, John Adams was as much a political philosopher as he was a politician and the second President of the United States.

Jan 28, 2009 - Terry Long

While John Adams is today remembered as having been a great President, his status was once mired by his association with the controversial policies of other Federalists.

Apr 8, 2008 - Isaac M. McPhee

This is an analysis of Jean Muir, the main character in Louisa May Alcottt's "Behind a Mask," one of her lesser known works.

Mar 1, 2012 - Stetson Thacker

March 4, 1797 was a great day, but lonely day for the Second President.

Mar 27, 2012 - Feather Schwartz Foster

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

Apr 12, 2008 - Megan Winkler

A delegate to the Continental Congresses, Samuel Adams was a signer of the Declaration of Independence and an enthusiastic advocate of freedom.

Jan 30, 2010 - Eleanore Whitaker

Louisa May Alcott's Little Women has been criticized for presenting harmful gendered stereotypes. Instead, we seek out the feminist theory in Alcott.

Feb 19, 2011 - Marla Holt

Step in the footsteps of Paul Revere, Samuel Adams, John Hancock and visit their resting place. The Freedom Trail offers an easy way to see the Revolution.

Aug 31, 2010 - Terry Pruyne

During John Adams's many years of public service, his wife Abigail handled the family's financial affairs - and proved herself a shrewd investor.

Feb 5, 2011 - Darryl Hamson

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.

Jan 2, 2009 - Christine Nyholm

Samuel Adams was a man of integrity and love of liberty.

Apr 29, 2010 - Mary Briggs