Many Bonapartists fled to the United States after Napoleon’s 1815 defeat. What did Americans think of the French exiles in their midst?| Shannon Selin
In 1822, John Quincy and Louisa Adams marked their 25th anniversary.| Shannon Selin
Although John C. Calhoun has often been judged harshly. he had a long, complex and accomplished political career, and was an effective US war secretary.| Shannon Selin
Small talk does not always come naturally, as First Lady Louisa Adams knew.| Shannon Selin
In 1821, after years of obsessive work, John Quincy Adams produced a Report Upon Weights and Measures. He thought it would be his most important literary accomplishment.| Shannon Selin
Beginning at age 50, 6th US President John Quincy Adams went swimming almost every summer in the Potomac River in Washington, DC. Once he nearly drowned.| Shannon Selin
A John Quincy Adams portrait at Harvard University features a head by Gilbert Stuart and body by Thomas Sully. Here's how that happened.| Shannon Selin
Sixth US President John Quincy Adams was inaugurated on March 4, 1825. Relatively unpopular, Adams tried to heal electoral divisions in his inaugural address.| Shannon Selin
Every New Year’s Day, 6th US President John Quincy Adams offered his reflections on the past year. Here is a sample of his New Year’s Day musings.| Shannon Selin
The presidential election of 1824 was marked by a bitter campaign and an outcome that had to be decided by the House of Representatives.| Shannon Selin
Born in London, Louisa Adams had European polish and charm.| Shannon Selin
Though critical of Napoleon, John Quincy Adams had a sneaking admiration for the French Emperor, especially compared to the hereditary rulers of Europe.| Shannon Selin
President James Monroe met Napoleon when he was in France to negotiate the Louisiana Purchase. He later became alarmed at Napoleon's ambition.| Shannon Selin
Napoleon is one of the most misquoted people in history. Here are 10 supposed Napoleon Bonaparte quotes that did not originate with him.| Shannon Selin
Things you might not know about America's sixth president| Shannon Selin
John Quincy Adams met the witty French writer Madame de Staël in Russia in 1812 and in France in 1815. He admired her eloquence more than her logic.| Shannon Selin