John Quincy Adams served as the sixth president of the United States winning the election in 1824. It was controversial as the House of Representatives chose amongst the top 3 vote winners. Adams had lost both the popular vote and the electoral vote but was nonetheless elected. He was a great negotiator and a moderniser. This volume collects together his speeches and gives an ample demonstration of his skills.
John Quincy Adams served as the sixth president of the United States winning the election in 1824. It was controversial as the House of Representatives chose amongst the top 3 vote winners. Adams had lost both the popular vote and the electoral vote but was nonetheless elected. He was a great negotiator and a moderniser. This volume collects together his speeches and gives an ample demonstration of his skills.