A child of the American Revolution, John Quincy Adams was the first President of American History whose father, John Adams, also served a term as President of the United States of America. ... It was at nine years of age that JQA experienced, first hand, the American Revolution. ... From age ten to seventeen, John's father was posted in Europe as a special envoy during the American Revolution. ... In 1825 JQA was now America's new 6th President of the United States of America. ... He communicated his views in such an angelic manner especially in regards to slavery. ...

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James Madison, according to some, is a prime example of a leader who attempted to secure the American people's civil liberties. ... Madison states, "If men were angels, no government would be necessary. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary" (Jacobson, 566). ...

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