American Presidency Project
American Presidency Project: State of the Union Addresses and Messages
This site compiles all of the State of the Union addresses and messages by all the presidents in U.S. history (except William Henry Harrison and James A. Garfield).
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Quincy Adams: Key Events in the Presidency
See a concise summary of the events in the presidency of John Quincy Adams, beginning with his selection by the House of Representatives.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: John Quincy Adams: Foreign Affairs
Read about the little that was accomplished in Adams' presidency in terms of foreign affairs, primarily because of Adams' success in diplomacy as Monroe's Secretary of State.
Library of Congress
Loc: Portraits of the Presidents & First Ladies
A collection from the Library of Congress of formal and informal portraits of the US presidents and their first ladies.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography of President John Quincy Adams for Kids
John Quincy Adams was the 6th president of the United States. Learn about his biography and life story on this site.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Adams and Jefferson
Washington retired in 1797, firmly declining to serve for more than eight years as the nation's head. His vice president, John Adams of Massachusetts, was elected the new president. Even before he entered the presidency, Adams had...
US Department of State
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: John Marshall (1755 1835)
Biography of Secretary of State John Marshall who was nominated by President John Adams replacing Timothy Pickering. This brief bio discusses Marshall's rise to prominence and his influence on American diplomacy.
The White House
The White House: Presidents: John Quincy Adams
From the official White House web site, this page summarizes the public life and presidency of John Quincy Adams.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Adams National Historic Park
Read an overview of Massachusett's Adams National Historic Park, which contains over five generations of history for the Adams family. Links to more specific information about the park and traveling there are available.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: The Presidents Biography: 6. John Quincy Adams
A brief biography featuring the professional life of President John Quincy Adams. Find details of the era, domestic policy, foreign affairs, and his presidential politics.
US National Archives
Nara: Teaching With Documents: Launching the New u.s. Navy
The National Archives and Records Administration provides the original letter President John Adams sent to the U.S. Sentate on May 18, 1798 nominating Benjamin Stoddert as the first Secretary of the Navy to lead the newly created...
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: The New Republic: The United States, 1789 1800
Article portraying the development of the New Republic Era between 1789-1800. Begins with discussion of the presidency of John Adams and the challenges he faced, through the election of 1800 when Thomas Jefferson became president.
University of Virginia
Miller Center at Uva: u.s. Presidents: James Monroe: Foreign Affairs
Read a great summary of U.S. foreign policy in the Monroe presidency. Find out about the treaties agreed to and the unilateral issuing of the Monroe Doctrine.
Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Libraries: Accepting Smithson's Gift: John Quincy Adams' Role
From a Smithsonian exhibition entitled "From Smithson to Smithsonian," this document relates John Quincy Adams' role in getting the US government to accept and support the gift that became the Smithsonian Institution. A transcript of...
Henry J. Sage
Sage American History: The John Quincy Adams Years and the American Economy
Article on American economic expansion during the presidency of John Quincy Adams. The author discusses the election of 1824, economic growth and the role of government.
Other
Places of Historic Interest Quin Zee
This site has part of a bulletin board, that describes the historic places that relate to John Adams in and around Quincy, Massachusetts.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: American Presidency: John Quincy Adams
Brief biographical sketch of America's sixth president includes background information on the era in which he served and linked-to objects from the Smithsonian's collections that help define the man and his presidency.
Library of Congress
Loc: Biographical Directory of the u.s. Congress: Adams, John 1735 1826
List of John Adams' accomplishments during his political career, including his terms as a Delegate from Massachusetts, a Vice President, and 2nd President of the United States.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Adams Presidency
John Adams faced opposition within his own administration. See who caused him problems at home, and read about the deteriorating relationship with France.
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in Massachusetts: John Adams Birthplace
This is the house in which United States President John Adams was born on October 30, 1735. It is now part of the Adams National Historical Park.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Ratification
This site from the University of Groningen provides a synopsis chronologically written on the ratification of the U.S. Constitution beginning with the first states who accepted the document to pressures exerted by the Federalists to...
OpenStax
Open Stax: A New Political Style: From John Quincy Adams to Andrew Jackson
By reading this section of a chapter on "Jacksonian Democracy," students will be able to explain and illustrate the new style of American politics in the 1820s, describe the policies of John Quincy Adams's presidency and explain the...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Us History: 1800 1848: The Presidency of John Quincy Adams
John Quincy Adams narrowly beat Andrew Jackson in the presidential election of 1824. Though his 'American System' modernized the American economy, his endorsement of a protective tariff as well as his lenient stance toward Native...