Born: July 11, 1767 in Braintree, [[Massachusetts]] Parents: [[John Adams]] (2nd President) and Abigail Smith Adams Spouse: Louisa Catherine Johnson Adams (married 1797) Children: George Washington Adams (1801-1829), John Adams II (1803-1834), Charles Francis Adams (1807-1886), Louisa Catherine Adams (1811-1812) Died: February 23, 1848 (age 80, stroke in U.S. Capitol) Highest Office: 6th President of the [[United States of America (USA)]] (1825-1829) Other Notable Positions: U.S. Representative from [[Massachusetts]] (1831-1848), U.S. Senator from [[Massachusetts]] (1803-1808), U.S. Minister to various European countries, Secretary of State (1817-1825) Party Affiliation: Federalist Party, Democratic-Republican Party, later Whig Party Historical Note: Son of John Adams, only president who was son of another president until [[George W. Bush]]. Brilliant diplomat and intellectual who spoke multiple languages. Lost popular vote but won presidency in House of Representatives. After presidency, served 17 years in Congress fighting against slavery and defending civil liberties. Died at his desk in the Capitol after suffering stroke while opposing Mexican-American War.