Tag John Quincy Adams

March 31, 2015
in American History, History

Beginning the World Anew: An Interview with Janet Polasky

March 31, 2015
in American History, History

Today we’re talking revolutions. We recently spoke with historian Janet Polasky, whose latest book Revolutions without Borders: The Call to Liberty in the Atlantic World discusses the eighteenth‑century travelers who spread new notions of liberty and equality during the time of the American Revolution. What emerges is that the dream of liberty among America’s

May 23, 2014
in American History, History, Social Science

Five Reasons Louisa Catherine Adams Should Make the Top First Ladies List

May 23, 2014
in American History, History, Social Science

Abigail Adams’ name often comes up on lists of the top ten First Ladies of all time. She achieved popularity thanks to her political influence, earning the nickname “Mrs. President”. Her success has relegated Louisa Catherine Adams, wife of John Quincy Adams to that of “The Other Adams” the subtitle