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David's avatar

I feel like I knew a ton about John Quincy Adams but after reading this wonderfully written article, I learned so much more. Thanks.

Tom Muller's avatar

The way you write is so descriptive, and really paints a clear picture of the topic for your readers. It’s so easy to follow, and the personal asides almost make it feel like a conversation. Like we are part of the story you are telling.

Emma's avatar

Thank you 😊

Chris Collins's avatar

I'm a JQA fan. For sure. This essay really, really does him proud. Thank you!

Emma's avatar

Yay 😀

Sam Singh's avatar

Thank you for the essay. A nice contrast to the blemishes other founders carry with them.

Donald Granger's avatar

Beautifully illustrative. Thank you for the read.

Tommy Capybara's avatar

I learned something today. Thanks!

V. Sidney's avatar

“Who but shall learn that freedom is the prize

Man still is bound to rescue or maintain;

That nature’s God commands the slave to rise,

And on the oppressor’s head to break the chain.

Roll, years of promise, rapidly roll round,

Till not a slave shall on this earth be found.” - J Q Adams, six months after his father’s death.

Robby's avatar

Wow. I know Hamilton wasn't super historically accurate, but that show did Adams dirty.

Thank you for giving another perspective!

Thomas E. Johnson's avatar

Politics, especially in the present era, needs more elected officials, such as John Quincy Adams.