John Quincy Adams
John Quincy Adams was the sixth president of the United States and served from 1825 to 1829. He was elected president despite losing both the popular and electoral votes.
President
July 11, 1767
Cancer
February 23, 1848
80
Braintree, Massachusetts, United States
John Quincy Adams, the sixth President of the United States, is recognized for his significant contributions to the establishment of the Monroe Doctrine and his staunch opposition to slavery. He was instrumental in expanding American trade through diplomatic efforts and forging international treaties. Adams played a pivotal role in the creation of the Smithsonian Institution and served as a lawyer in the renowned Amistad case. As an author, he wrote books on government and society, such as “Lectures on Rhetoric and Oratory” and “Memoirs of John Quincy Adams.” Notably, he was the first president to be photographed. Intriguingly, Adams was elected president despite losing both the popular and electoral votes.