John Quincy Adams by Robert V. Remini | Audiobook

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Listen to free audiobook with a 30 day free trial : https://esound.space/audible Title: John Quincy Adams Author: Robert V. Remini Narrator: Ira Claffey Format: Unabridged Length: 6 hrs and 6 mins Language: English Release date: 06-13-03 Publisher: Macmillan Audio Genres: History, American Summary: Adams' career suffered little from his demeanor. A learned and well-traveled intellectual as well as a shrewd negotiator, Adams rose through the diplomatic ranks, eventually serving as a dynamic and influential secretary of state under President James Monroe. In this role, he helped solidify many basic cornerstones of American foreign policy, including the Monroe Doctrine. The greatest triumph of this period was undoubtedly his negotiation of the Transcontinental Treaty, through which Spain acknowledged Florida to be a part of the United States. Eventually, Adams arrived in the White House, chosen by the House of Representatives after an inconclusive election against Andrew Jackson. His administration, however, had less of a long-term impact than much of Adams pre- and post-presidential endeavors. He often failed to mesh with the ethos of his times, pushing unsuccessfully, for example, for a strong, consolidated national government. After leaving office, Adams served nine consecutive terms in the House, earning the nickname "Old Man Eloquent" for his passionate anti-slavery oratory. Contact: [email protected]

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