James Traub: The Militant Spirit of John Quincy Adams

Journalist and foreign policy expert James Traub unveils his essential biography on the life and complex political career of America’s sixth president—from his upbringing as the son of Founding Father John Adams to his death on the floor of the House of Representatives. Michael Gerhardt, professor of constitutional law at the University of North Carolina and scholar-in-residence at the National Constitution Center, moderates. Traub is the author of "John Quincy Adams: Militant Spirit".

[jonjrosen]

this was a tremendous book and i'm happy there is this video!

[MStonewallC]

The second generation of American politics sounds like it was a crazy time.

[michaelfitzgerald]

If he knew anything at all he would realize JQA was NOT militant! He was, however, one hell of a man.

[thecoop]

John Quincy Adams the first and second are in my family history it puts this boys words to a all time low

[geddymercury]

“Hustlers of the world, there is one mark you cannot beat: the mark inside.”
― William S. Burroughs