The most recent programs for the Adams, John Quincy Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=101 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 26 May 2013 07:41:55 GMT Richard Norton Smith, Daniel Preston, and Amanda Mathews talked about the life and influence of first ladies Elizabeth Monroe and Louisa Catherine Adams and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Topics included the refurbishing of the White House after it was burned, the ladies' experiences abroad, changes in the social and political role of the first lady, and the relationship between the first ladies. Video clips were shown of the Blue Room from the documentary [The White House: Inside America's Most Famous Home]. Video clips were shown of tours of the James Monroe Museum and Memorial Library in Fredericksburg, Virginia; Ash Lawn-Highland, James Monore's home in Charlottesville, Virginia; the Old House at Peacefield in Quincy, Massachusetts. This was the fourth presentation in the C-SPAN series "First Ladies: Influence and Image." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310727-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310727-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Edith Gelles and Jim Taylor talked about the life and influence of first lady Abigail Adams and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Others spoke in videos from several building in the Adams National Historical Park in Quincy, Massachusetts, and from the archives of the Massachusetts Historical Society in Boston. Topics included her relationship with and influence upon her husband, the story of her life and raising her family, the importance to history of her letters, and her role in the history of America and of women. This was the second presentation in the C-SPAN series "First Ladies: Influence and Image." http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310725-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310725-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Author Harlow Giles Unger discussed his book, [John Quincy Adams], suggesting that Adams was one of the most courageous figures in American history. He also responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308620-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308620-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Ritchie discussed the career of John Quincy Adams in the House of Representatives after his term as president. He also focused on Adams' death and his temporary interment in the Congressional Cemetery. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122642-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122642-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Joseph Wheelan talked about his book [Mr. Adams's Last Crusade: John Quincy Adams's Extraordinary Post-Presidential Life in Congress], published by PublicAffairs. In his book Mr. Wheelan documents the post-presidential career of John Quincy Adams. Former President Adams, who was defeated by Andrew Jackson in 1829, decided that rather than retire from political service he would serve as a representative from Massachusetts. John Quincy Adams served in the House of Representatives for seventeen years and during his tenure assisted in the establishment of the Smithsonian Institution and the successful appeal of a gag rule that prohibited abolition petitions. Following his remarks Mr. Wheelan responded to questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202688-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/202688-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT As part of a presidential history tour, Mr. Smith lead a tour of the Adams National Historical Park and other locations associated with John Adams and John Quincy Adams. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180571-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/180571-3 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169770-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169770-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Historians and lawmakers spoke to reporters about proposed legislation to establish a memorial to President John Adams. Following their remarks they answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164718-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/164718-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Allgor and Mr. Mattern discussed 18th and 19th century women's politics including the political lives of James and Dolley Madison and other politicians in Washington. Ms. Allgor started the event by reading from her book [Parlor Politics: In Which the Ladies of Washington Help Build a City and a Government], published by University Press of Virginia. The book is a history of the political role the women played in early America. In this book, Ms. Allgor discusses Dolley Madison, the wife of President James Madison, as well as Louisa Catherine Adams, who was the wife of President John Quincy Adams. Mr. Mattern then spoke about the book he edited, [James Madison's "Advice to My Country"] published by the University Press of Virginia, and also discussed his new project on the correspondence of James and Dolley Madison. The authors end the event by answering questions from members of the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163475-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/163475-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Nagel talked about the life and career of John Quincy Adams, the first son of a president to be elected to the same office in his own right. He also responded to audience phone calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161492-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/161492-3 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Pamela Henson discussed the role of Presidents Andrew Jackson and John Q. Adams in the creation of the Smithsonian Institution along with the institutes early years and expansion. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122676-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122676-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT In the sixth of a series of life portraits of American presidents, the guests discussed the life and career of John Quincy Adams and responded to audience telephone calls. They also talked about Adams's wife, Louisa Catherine Adams. Mr. Fowler displayed the large collection of Adams papers and Ms. Walker discussed the many volumes of Adams's diaries. A teacher from John Quincy Adams Elementary School was interviewed by telephone. Mr. Byrd participated by remote connection from Statuary Hall in the U.S. Capitol. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122555-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122555-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT A brief summary was shown of the accomplishments and life history of John Quincy Adams, sixth president of the United States, illustrated by paintings and statues. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122529-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/122529-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Keinath talked about the site, home to the Adams family for generations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/108212-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/108212-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Platzer and Ms. Schulman talked about the Octagon, and the Madison presidency. They also took audience calls, faxes, and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/107981-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/107981-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Nagel talked about his new book, [John Quincy Adams: A Public Life, A Private Life], published by Knopf. The book details the complex personality of President Adams and his political career which saw him become secretary of state, president, senator and representative. Mr. Nagel argues that President Adams was one of the "most useful politicians" in American history. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/94696-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/94696-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Deputy Superintendent Keinath described Alexis de Tocqueville's meeting with President John Quincy Adams in 1831. Scenes were shown of the Adams National Historic Site and of United First Parish Church where Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams were buried. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/92284-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/92284-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/78934-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/78934-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Smith spoke about how the fifth president, James Monroe, who served from 1817 to 1825, and John Quincy Adams, his secretary of state, reshaped U.S. nationalism during the period. He examined their complementary and complex relationship and their contributions to gaining the young United States much respect with European nations. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75947-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/75947-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Professor Miller spoke about his new book, [Arguing About Slavery: The Great Battle in the United States Congress]. He outlined John Quincy Adams' part in the debates over slavery in the early 19th century while he was a member of Congress. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73424-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/73424-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; enterviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. In the first segment, Mr. Rappaport discussed current issues, including the government shutdown and budget negotiations. Mr. Speyer is a contributing editor with [Swing Magazine]. In the newspaper roundtable, Mr. Assey and Ms. Davis discussed current issues including the budget. Interviews were taken by remote connection and by phone in cities named after Presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69275-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/69275-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ms. Keinath described the history of the home of John Adams and John Quincy Adams. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59083-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/59083-1 Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT