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Back to EpisodesJohn Quincy Adams: His Presidency and Final Years
Season 3
Episode 15
Published 2 years, 7 months ago
Description
Biographer James Traub continues the story of John Quincy Adams. Drawing on the sixth US president’s diaries, letters, and writings, Traub discusses Adams’ ascendance to the White House, his numerous achievements and failures in office, his stewardship of American foreign policy, and his continuous dedication to a code of ethics beyond the desire for reelection.
Recorded on August 23, 2023