John Quincy Adams

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John Quincy Adams (1767-1848) was an American statesman and diplomat who served as the sixth president of the United States (1825-1829). The son of a former president, Adams had a long and distinguished political career both before and after his single presidential term, in which he sought to strengthen the US and advocated for the antislavery movement.

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  • 4 Mar 1825
    After an unprecedented five-way presidential race, John Quincy Adams is inaugurated as president; Clay is chosen as his secretary of state, leading to accusations of a 'corrupt bargain'.
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