Tag Archives: Rufus King

John Quincy Adams: The Homecoming

Posted on January 11, 2021 by Feather Foster

John Quincy Adams spent the most part of his youth in Europe. The Continental Education When John Adams sailed to Europe in 1778 as a diplomatic envoy from the new United States, he brought his 10-year-old son John Quincy with … Continue reading →

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James Madison and the Secret Convention

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Feather Foster

James Madison has always been designated The Father of the Constitution. James Madison: A Brief Run-Up James Madison (1751-1836) was the eldest son of a well-to-do planting family in central Virginia. Slight of stature (between 5’1 and 5’6” depending on … Continue reading →

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