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John Quincy Adams Hello, Im John Quincy Adams. I grew up in Braintree, Massachusetts,and when I became an adult I traveled with my father on his diplomaticmissions until I became interested in political journalism at Harvard andeventu eachy became he sixth president of the coupled States. During mylifetime, from 1767 to 1848, the United States was desperately trying to pass water each(prenominal)ies, as the country was in its infancy. I followed my fathersfootsteps, as I was works in foreign relations before I became President.I pass on experienced many great events, such as when I was appoint asminister to the Netherlands, a mere three days after I witnessed the Frenchinvade the country and overthrow the Dutch Republic. This was purpose ofby many as an attempt for the French to show the United States how strongit was, without exerting any force on them at all. On a different occasion,when I was decreed minister to Russia, I was the leading negotiator forthe Treaty of G hent with the British, which ended the War of 1812. Thesenegotiations gained respect for the United States and me as a diplomat. Iam a likable person wheresoever I go. When I was a kid, our family was veryclosely knit, as we all helped manage the farm, except for my dad, who wasusually away in foreign countries. This didnt hazard me very much since Ijoined up with him when I was 11 on his operations after my persistentasking. As President, I worked conscientiously to work out problems andprovide leadership for the country. This was acknowledged by my familiar spiritofficials in office and by the country, as Im thought of as a person withintegrity and honesty. Louisa Catherine Adams, my wife, holds a specialplace in my heart. She has unendingly been trustworthy and nice. As a childshe had to deal with ill health frequently, (which often recurs), and asFirst Lady she held brilliant parties for my Cabinet and friends. Louisaand I had four children, but sadly they all died before they could havechildren of their own, all for various reasons. My only real enemy to speakof is Andrew capital of Mississippi. Before my administration, Jackson and his followersaccused me of promising Henry Clay a footlocker post in return for his support. After I was elected, and I appointed Clay Secretary of State, Jacksonsstrong followers in Congress called it a corrupt bargain.