The Extraordinary Life of John Quincy Adams

John Quincy Adams, son of John, grew up amid the turmoil of the revolution. At just 14, he served as interpreter of French for America’s first minister in Russia. He grew into a diplomat, a secretary of state, a president, and a ferociously anti-slavery congressman—after leaving office. He saw deep into the heart of the Declaration’s logic and made it his guiding light. Browsing the diary of JQA, contributing editor Christopher Flannery and associate editor Spencer Klavan delight in the sixth president’s achievements, his towering ambitions, and his oddly relatable notes of self-reproach. Plus: a peek at CRBs to come! #claremontinstitute #johnadams #foundingfathers #america250 #foundinganniversary #americanpresidents

In Revolution, Thucydides: https://claremontinstitute.substack.com/p/in-revolution-thucydides?r=62imtz

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Chapters
00:00 Introductions
01:46 The Life and Notes of JQA
18:25 JQA's North Star - The Declaration
24:06 We Go Not Abroad
28:26 Closing Remarks

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