John Quincy Adams: Diplomat (1809-1815)

Duration: 59

Year Published: 1976

Creator: NET SCIENCE PRISM PRODUCTION

Format: 16mm

Description: . John Quincy and family have a firsthand experience with the British policy of search and seizure on their voyage to Russia. They are making this trip because Adams is to begin his assignment as Minister Plenipotentiary from the United States. Shows John Quincy comfortable in his role as diplomat to a Russian court which has allied itself with Napoleon against the British. In the United States, Henry Clay and his supporters urge war with Great Britain, while President Madison pursues a policy of neutrality. Despite the offer of an appointment to the Supreme Court, John Quincy stays on as Minister to Russia until the defeat of Napoleon he then heads the American peace commission which negotiated the*

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