John Quincy Adams: Secretary of State (1817-1825)

Series: Adams Chronicles Series

Duration: 59

Year Published: 1976

Creator: WNET/13

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Description: Focuses on John Quincy Adams' term as Secretary of State in the Monroe administration through his election to the Presidency. Observes that, as Secretary of State, Adams first concentrates on extending the borders of the United States from coast to coast and then turns his attention to foreign policy, proposing a course in international relations which later becomes known as the Monroe Doctrine. Explains that in 1824 Adams, Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay, and William Crawford were the chief presidential candidates and that, although Jackson received the most electoral votes, no candidate won by a majority. Concludes as the election is thrown in the House and, with Clay's support, John Quincy Adams becomes president., . Three generations of the Adams family gather to celebrate the homecoming of John Quincy and Louisa. John Quincy is appointed Secretary of State in the Monroe administration. Andrew Jackson and his campaign against the Spaniards in Florida is the focus when the scene changes to a cabinet meeting in Washington. Adams concentrates on extending the borders of the United States from coast to coast. Later he turns his attention to foreign policy and proposes a course in lnternational relations which later is known as the Monroe Doctine. In 1824, Adams, Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay and William Crawford are the chief candidates for the Presidency.

Complete Record: Focuses on John Quincy Adams' term as Secretary of State in the Monroe administration through his election to the Presidency. Observes that, as Secretary of State, Adams first concentrates on extending the borders of the United States from coast to coast and then turns his attention to foreign policy, proposing a course in international relations which later becomes known as the Monroe Doctrine. Explains that in 1824 Adams, Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay, and William Crawford were the chief presidential candidates and that, although Jackson received the most electoral votes, no candidate won by a majority. Concludes as the election is thrown in the House and, with Clay's support, John Quincy Adams becomes president., . Three generations of the Adams family gather to celebrate the homecoming of John Quincy and Louisa. John Quincy is appointed Secretary of State in the Monroe administration. Andrew Jackson and his campaign against the Spaniards in Florida is the focus when the scene changes to a cabinet meeting in Washington. Adams concentrates on extending the borders of the United States from coast to coast. Later he turns his attention to foreign policy and proposes a course in lnternational relations which later is known as the Monroe Doctine. In 1824, Adams, Andrew Jackson, Henry Clay and William Crawford are the chief candidates for the Presidency.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.