When John Quincy Adams left the White House after his defeat in the election of 1828, he thought his public life had ended.

The Adams Presidential Center presents a speaker series event on the first ladies and their legacies on Tuesday, March 4, at ...

then considered to be the stepping-stone to the White House. Though the election has been labeled “dirty,” the constitutional procedures for electing a president were faithfully carried out.

Like his father, he cultivated few allies in Congress. Adams left the White House in 1829. In 1831 John Quincy was elected by Massachusetts voters to the U.S. House of Representatives -- a first ...

With the 1824 election approaching, Secretary of State John Quincy Adams probably thought ... considered “the West,” was speaker of the House of Representatives and wanted to be president.

The city of Quincy, Massachusetts, is named after Col. John Quincy, a prominent figure ... acting as speaker of the House for 12 of those years, according to Edwards' history.

Quincy is named for Abigail Adams' grandfather, Col. John Quincy. Yes ... acting as speaker of the House for 12 of those years, according to Edwards' history. At age 64, the colonel retired ...