My History Can Beat Up Your Politics
JOHN QUNICY ADAMS w/ Bob Crawford of The Road to Now Podcast
Aug 28, 2023
Bob Crawford, co-host of Road to Now Podcast and bassist for The Avett Brothers, discusses the little-known President, John Quincy Adams. They delve into Adams' presidency and post-presidency, reflecting on his visionary ideas and his impact on the nation. They also touch on personal college experiences, national politics, and the controversial election of 1824. The podcast covers topics such as education standards in Florida, Republican candidates and strategies, the gag rule and the abolitionist movement, and the importance of diverse political views in American history.
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- John Quincy Adams proposed visionary ideas and influenced American politics with his proposals for observatories, national infrastructure, and a national university.
- The Civil War and Reconstruction were pivotal eras in American history, marked by the war to save the Union and free the slaves, as well as the efforts to rebuild and secure liberty and justice for all Americans.
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John Quincy Adams' Vision for America
John Quincy Adams proposed observatories, national infrastructure, and a national university long before other presidents. Despite being a failed one-term president, Adams is recognized for his visionary ideas and influence on American politics.
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