John Quincy may have not delivered much as a president, but he will be known for his significance role as secretary of state. He was also one of Americas best diplomats.
This is John Quincy Adams's coin.
Quincy, Illinois was named after John Quincy Adams. Quincy, California was named after the city Quincy in Illinois. Therefore, cities have been named after him in both direct and indirect ways. This is a picture of the bridge over the Mississippi river in Quincy, Illinois.
When Quincy was eleven years old he began a diary. By the time he died his diary was over 50 volumes long and contained some of the most rare first-hand information from that time period.