What a lineage! This is only part of the extended family.
Tag: John Quincy Adams
CONNECTIONS: Is two-party system at risk?
Like now, at the time of the birth of our nation, there were two parties: the Federalists and the Democratic-Republicans. Within three decades, one would disappear.
CONNECTIONS: Berkshire taverns were social hubs
Today we would not think of a tavern as part of the cultural life of a town, but in 18th-century Berkshire, it was.
CONNECTIONS: Unpopular presidents
All five received mixed reviews, but possibly all presidents do. What they accomplished and how their terms were characterized varied.
CONNECTIONS: Character assassination, an American political tradition
Principles, reason, and policies don’t stand a chance against snappy character assassination, juicy alliteration, and fear mongering. What will the American public do?