For the Ages: A History Podcast

John Quincy Adams: His Presidency and Final Years

January 15, 2024 New-York Historical Society Season 3 Episode 15
For the Ages: A History Podcast
John Quincy Adams: His Presidency and Final Years
Show Notes

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