John Quincy Adams (jan 8, 1825 – sep 8, 1829)
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Son of John Adams
Didn’t have the greatest personality: was irritable, tactless, and aloof
One of the most successful Secretaries of State, but one of the least successful Presidents
6th president (1825-1829)
Elected in the Election of 1824: aka “The Corrupt Bargain”
Had an ineffective one-term presidency because he entered office in a cloud of corruption
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