John Quincy Adams
1767 – 1848 6th President of the United States
John Quincy Adams began writing in a diary at age 11 and continued writing in it until his death in 1848. The diary, entitled "A journal by me, J.Q.A." details the experiences of his life and presidency.
Essential Facts
Was the son of former President John Adams and Abigail Adams
Served as an American diplomat, Senator, and Congressional representative
Belonged to the Federalist, Democratic-Republican, National Republican, Anti-Masonic, and Whig parties
Negotiated international treaties, most markedly the Treaty of Ghent, which ended the War of 1812
