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“I shall look for whatever success may attend my public service; and knowing that "except the Lord keep the city the watchman waketh but in vain," with fervent supplications for His favor, to His overruling providence I commit with humble but fearless confidence my own fate and the future destinies of my country.”

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Book:The Selected Writings of John and John Quincy Adams
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The Selected Writings of John and John Quincy Adams

The Selected Writings of John and John Quincy Adams is a comprehensive compilation of the correspondence, essays, and speeches of the two prominent American political figures. The book offers insight into their political thought, their roles in shaping American history, and their personal relationships. It includes a wide range of documents, from official government correspondence to personal letters and public addresses. more

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John Quincy Adams
John Quincy Adams

John Quincy Adams was the 6th President of the United States, born on July 11, 1767, and died on February 28, 1848. He was a prominent statesman, diplomat, and scholar, known for his extensive knowledge and political experience. more

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