Tag Archives: Secretary of State John Quincy Adams

John Quincy Adams: Weights and Measures

Posted on November 11, 2019 by Feather Foster

The Constitution of the United States mandated that Congress develop a standardized system of weights and measures – back in 1787. Early Attempts at Uniformity No one argued with the importance of uniformity of measuring things – from the purity … Continue reading →

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Louisa Adams, Neglected First Lady

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Feather Schwartz Foster

No one had a better resume for becoming a First Lady than Louisa Catherine Adams. Louisa: Englishwoman of High Standing Louisa Catherine Johnson was born in England and well educated in a convent school in Paris. Her American father had … Continue reading →

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Louisa Adams and the Jackson Ball

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Feather Schwartz Foster

In 1824, James Monroe, our last Founding Father(ish) was retiring. His Cabinet was a virtual nursery for a new generation poised to take over. The Players and the Playing Field: 1824 Leading the field for the election of 1824, was … Continue reading →

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