John Quincy Adams
6th President of the United States
Personal Information
- Born
- 7/11/1767 in Braintree, Massachusetts
- Died
- 2/23/1848 in Washington, D.C.(Age 80)
- Burial Location
- United First Parish Church, Quincy, Massachusetts
Term in Office
- Party
- Democratic-Republican
- Years
- 1825 - 1829
- Running Mate
- John C. Calhoun
- Age When Elected
- 57
Significant Events
Erie Canal Completion
10/26/1825
The Erie Canal was completed, connecting the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean.
Corrupt Bargain Controversy
2/9/1825
Accusations of a political deal between Adams and Henry Clay in the contested election of 1824.