“The political system of the United States is essentially extra-European. To stand in firm and cautious independence of all entanglement in the European system has been a cardinal point of their policy under every administration of their government from the peace of 1783 to this day...Every year's experience rivets it more deeply in the principles and opinions of the nation.”
Quote by John Quincy Adams
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Writings of John Quincey Adams
This compilation gathers the extensive written records left by John Quincy Adams throughout his decades-long career in American public service. Encompassing his time as a foreign diplomat, Secretary of State, President, and a post-presidential congressman, the writings include personal diary entries, diplomatic dispatches, speeches, and intimate letters. Together, these documents provide a comprehensive look into early American political history, international relations, and the intellectual life of a prominent American statesman. more
