In Braintree, Massachusetts, came the birth of John Quincy

On the 11th of July to the Adams family

He traveled with his father to Europe, and studied well

John returned in '85, then entered Harvard and excelled

He studied law afterwards, found a Boston place to rent

Where he practiced law in '90, while dad was Vice President

In '95, John met Louisa, who he'd soon adore

They wed in '97 while he was an ambassador

Between '01 and '11, they had four children, then done

George, John, Charles and poor Louisa, who sadly died at one

John was Minister to the Netherlands, US Senator, it's true

He was Minister to Russia and Secretary of State, too

From '25 to '29, John Quincy Adams served

Politics made his achievements less than he deserved

John helped Monroe with his Doctrine and bring Florida to the USA

He ran for president against Jackson, was chosen, to Jackson's dismay

As the 6th president, Adams struggled to achieve his plans

Those in Congress who supported Jackson bitterly tied his hands

He was able to establish and brought to fruition

the large museum group, Smithsonian Institution

In 1830, John grew bored so for U.S. rep, he ran

He served nine terms, until '48, then the end came to his plan

John collapsed from a stroke while speaking on the Congressional floor

Two days later, February 23rd, He would speak nevermore

John's legacy's his passion and skill to negotiate

His able hand throughout government of the United States